Sushi Chefs for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 70%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Restaurant Associates
Wasabi Sushi & Bento
Nobu Restaurant
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Sushi Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $116,724 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $81,380 – $167,417 yearly
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Sushi Chef
Maspeth, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSushi Cook
Woodside, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipOmakase sushi chef
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisineCookingArea Manager
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSushi Cook — Restaurant Associate’s
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintaining an Organized WorkspaceCleaningSushi Chef
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMeal Preparation
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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 109 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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sushi chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sushi chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to sushi chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sushi chefs include: sushi sous chef, sushi cook — restaurant associate’s and sushi chef leader.
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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sushi chef?
Most sushi chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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