Sushi Chefs for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree31%Associate's degree23%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Benihana
Sushi ConfidentialAkiko’s RestaurantTime at current job
1-2 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 378 profiles for Sushi Chefs in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Sushi Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $90,374 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,104 – $108,748 yearly
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Sous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineOpening Team Member
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Handler CertificationServsafeSushi Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationSous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingHead Sushi Chef
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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 sushi chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sushi chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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: sous chef, opening team member and head sushi 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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sushi chef?
Most sushi chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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