Sushi Chefs for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership5%Organizational Skills5%Food Service Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years22%Current company
Compass Group
Ami SushiAyu Sushi and NoodlesTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years31%2-5 years23%
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
Sushi Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $96,784 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,498 – $120,870 yearly
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Sushi Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA CertificationEPA Type IDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneSkills
BilingualForeign Language ProficiencyFood HandlingIndustrial FryersDeep FryingFryersChef/line Cook
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Architecture LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceServsafeSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceSushi Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSous Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
COHNGuard CardFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementExecutive Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementPremier Club Bar Supervisor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational 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 115 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 food service experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Sushi Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sushi chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to sushi chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sushi chefs include: chef/line cook, lead sushi chef and premier club bar supervisor.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Sushi Chef?
Most sushi chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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