Sushi Chefs for hire in Nashville, TN

Find sushi chefs who specialize in preparing high-quality, authentic sushi by honing the art of fish selection, rice cooking and presentation techniques. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Nashville, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership10%
    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED52%
    Associate's degree39%
    Vocational or technical training6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years22%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    AFC Franchise Corp
    Momotaro
    Sushi by Bou
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year44%
    2-5 years28%
    1-2 years19%

Browse Indeed's database of 313 profiles for Sushi Chefs in Nashville, TN

Last updated: Sep 15, 2026

Sushi Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nashville, TN: $75,539 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,615$97,350 yearly

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  • Broiler Cook/sushi chef

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Executive sous Chef

    Antioch, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Executive sous chef

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCookingFine Dining ExperienceFood Service Experience
  • Sushi Sous Chef

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Lead Prep Chef

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid Certification+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Vegan CuisineVegetarian CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational Skills

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What's the average time to fill a sushi chef role?

The average time to fill a sushi chef role is 110 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do sushi chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sushi chef include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sushi chef?

Common licenses or certifications for sushi chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to sushi chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sushi chefs include: executive sushi chef / opening team, sushi sous chef and executive sous chef.

What level of education is common for a sushi chef?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sushi chef in Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sushi chef?

Most sushi chefs have 16 years of professional experience.

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