Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
Retirement
PTO
PTO, MDV, 401k Executive Sous Chef needed for a new restaurant opening in Los Angeles! **Japanese Cuisine Requirements: * 5+ years of kitchen management experience in Japanese, high-volume, elevated ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
Retirement
PTO
PTO, MDV, 401k Executive Sous Chef needed for a new restaurant opening in Los Angeles! **Japanese Cuisine Requirements: * 5+ years of kitchen management experience in Japanese, high-volume, elevated ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$50K - $80K/yr
Medical
Retirement
Do you like Japanese cuisine? Do you have passion to make authentic sushi? KUSAKABE is now hiring a Sushi chef/sushi helper. We are a fine-dining Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, Financial ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$50K - $80K/yr
Medical
Retirement
Do you like Japanese cuisine? Do you have passion to make authentic sushi? KUSAKABE is now hiring a Sushi chef/sushi helper. We are a fine-dining Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, Financial ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$50K - $80K/yr
Medical
Retirement
Do you like Japanese cuisine? Do you have passion to make authentic sushi? KUSAKABE is now hiring a Sushi chef/sushi helper. We are a fine-dining Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, Financial ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$50K - $80K/yr
Medical
Retirement
Do you like Japanese cuisine? Do you have passion to make authentic sushi? KUSAKABE is now hiring a Sushi chef/sushi helper. We are a fine-dining Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, Financial ...
$76K - $97K/yr
Ozumo, San Francisco's iconic Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, robata and izakaya, is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to join our team. Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of three years ...
$76K - $97K/yr
Ozumo, San Francisco's iconic Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, robata and izakaya, is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to join our team. Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of three years ...
Ozumo, San Francisco's iconic Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, robata and izakaya, is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to join our team. Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of three years ...
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Ozumo, San Francisco's iconic Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, robata and izakaya, is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to join our team. Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of three years ...
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Arcadia, CA · On-site
$72K - $78K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
JAPANMART , an authentic Japanese style convenience store, is seeking an experienced and disciplined JAPANMART Chief Sushi Chef to lead our sushi section and kitchen section of JAPANMART. This role ...
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Arcadia, CA · On-site
$72K - $78K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
JAPANMART , an authentic Japanese style convenience store, is seeking an experienced and disciplined JAPANMART Chief Sushi Chef to lead our sushi section and kitchen section of JAPANMART. This role ...
$72K - $78K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Description JAPANMART , an authentic Japanese style convenience store, is seeking an experienced and disciplined JAPANMART Chief Sushi Chef to lead our sushi section and kitchen section of JAPANMART.
$72K - $78K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Description JAPANMART , an authentic Japanese style convenience store, is seeking an experienced and disciplined JAPANMART Chief Sushi Chef to lead our sushi section and kitchen section of JAPANMART.
San Diego, CA · On-site
$70K - $96K/yr
Reporting to the General Manager of the unit, the Executive Chef, Japanese Cuisine is responsible for daily monitoring of the preparation of the pre-designed meals for multiple customer accounts with ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$70K - $96K/yr
Reporting to the General Manager of the unit, the Executive Chef, Japanese Cuisine is responsible for daily monitoring of the preparation of the pre-designed meals for multiple customer accounts with ...
$70K - $96K/yr
Reporting to the General Manager of the unit, the Executive Chef, Japanese Cuisine is responsible for daily monitoring of the preparation of the pre-designed meals for multiple customer accounts with ...
$70K - $96K/yr
Reporting to the General Manager of the unit, the Executive Chef, Japanese Cuisine is responsible for daily monitoring of the preparation of the pre-designed meals for multiple customer accounts with ...
Laguna Beach, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Retirement
Benefits: * 401(k) matching Sushi Chef Location: Yuzu Laguna Beach - Laguna Beach, CA Job Type ... About Us Yuzu Japanese Sushi Bar is a fast-paced, quality-driven restaurant committed to serving ...
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Laguna Beach, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Retirement
Benefits: * 401(k) matching Sushi Chef Location: Yuzu Laguna Beach - Laguna Beach, CA Job Type ... About Us Yuzu Japanese Sushi Bar is a fast-paced, quality-driven restaurant committed to serving ...
Arcadia, CA · On-site
$7/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Job Type Full-time Description JAPANMART , an authentic Japanese style convenience store, is seeking an experienced and disciplined JAPANMART Chief Sushi Chef to lead our sushi section and kitchen ...
Arcadia, CA · On-site
$7/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Job Type Full-time Description JAPANMART , an authentic Japanese style convenience store, is seeking an experienced and disciplined JAPANMART Chief Sushi Chef to lead our sushi section and kitchen ...
$22 - $25/hr
Tama is an upscale Japanese Sushi restaurant located in Beverly Hills. Our restaurant is focused on ... A Minimum of at least 3 years experience as a Sushi Chef. ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A ...
$22 - $25/hr
Tama is an upscale Japanese Sushi restaurant located in Beverly Hills. Our restaurant is focused on ... A Minimum of at least 3 years experience as a Sushi Chef. ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A ...
$80K - $100K/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking exceptional sushi chefs with experience in a highly acclaimed Omakase restaurants in ... Ability to speak Japanese and understanding of Japanese culture is a plus. Physical Requirements:
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$80K - $100K/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking exceptional sushi chefs with experience in a highly acclaimed Omakase restaurants in ... Ability to speak Japanese and understanding of Japanese culture is a plus. Physical Requirements:
$22 - $25/hr
Tama is an upscale Japanese Sushi restaurant located in Beverly Hills. Our restaurant is focused on ... Have 3 years of Sushi chef experience * Have 3 years progressive kitchen management experience.
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$22 - $25/hr
Tama is an upscale Japanese Sushi restaurant located in Beverly Hills. Our restaurant is focused on ... Have 3 years of Sushi chef experience * Have 3 years progressive kitchen management experience.
$22 - $27/hr
Prepare sushi and Japanese cuisine using strong knife skills, plating, portioning, and precision ... Follow direction from the Executive Chef. * Keep food preparation and storage areas clean, safe ...
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$22 - $27/hr
Prepare sushi and Japanese cuisine using strong knife skills, plating, portioning, and precision ... Follow direction from the Executive Chef. * Keep food preparation and storage areas clean, safe ...
Posted today
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Executive Chef Alex Reccio and Executive Sushi Chef Kenji Sawada, blending their Peruvian and Japanese backgrounds to deliver a menu full of inventive handrolls, signature sushi rolls, and dynamic ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Executive Chef Alex Reccio and Executive Sushi Chef Kenji Sawada, blending their Peruvian and Japanese backgrounds to deliver a menu full of inventive handrolls, signature sushi rolls, and dynamic ...
$70K - $105K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Talented Sous Chef at Asia Live Valley Fair Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where ... Japanese cuisine experience preferred. Benefits * Competitive salary with comprehensive health ...
$70K - $105K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Talented Sous Chef at Asia Live Valley Fair Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where ... Japanese cuisine experience preferred. Benefits * Competitive salary with comprehensive health ...
Description Join the Sushi Roku Team - Now hiring Sushi Chefs! Sushi Roku is a game-changer in the ... This innovative Japanese sushi concept brings together a blend of inventive fusion dishes, a ...
Description Join the Sushi Roku Team - Now hiring Sushi Chefs! Sushi Roku is a game-changer in the ... This innovative Japanese sushi concept brings together a blend of inventive fusion dishes, a ...
This innovative Japanese sushi concept brings together a blend of inventive fusion dishes, a ... skilled Sushi Chef to join our culinary team and create delicious plates for our guest.
This innovative Japanese sushi concept brings together a blend of inventive fusion dishes, a ... skilled Sushi Chef to join our culinary team and create delicious plates for our guest.
$9.96 - $13.07
4% of jobs
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18% of jobs
$16.56 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.18 - $19.28
23% of jobs
The median wage is $20.55 / hr.
$19.28 - $22.39
12% of jobs
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11% of jobs
$28.31 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$25.49 - $28.60
8% of jobs
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A Japanese Chef is a culinary professional specializing in Japanese cuisine, including sushi, ramen, tempura, and other traditional dishes. They are skilled in techniques such as knife work, food presentation, and ingredient selection to ensure authenticity. Japanese Chefs work in restaurants, hotels, or specialty kitchens, preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Their role may also involve menu creation, sourcing ingredients, and training kitchen staff.
A Japanese Chef typically spends their day preparing and presenting dishes such as sushi, sashimi, tempura, and other traditional Japanese fare, ensuring each plate meets exacting culinary and aesthetic standards. Duties may include sourcing fresh ingredients, overseeing kitchen staff, maintaining knife skills, and upholding strict hygiene protocols. You may also interact with guests to explain dishes or take special requests, especially in open kitchen or omakase settings. Busy shifts often require efficient multitasking and close coordination with sous chefs and other team members to deliver a seamless dining experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment where dedication and passion for authentic cuisine are highly valued.
To thrive as a Japanese Chef, you need expertise in traditional Japanese cooking techniques, a deep understanding of ingredient selection, and usually formal culinary training or apprenticeship experience. Familiarity with specialized kitchen tools like sushi knives, rice cookers, and potentially certification in food safety or from culinary associations is highly beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills distinguish outstanding chefs in this field. These qualities are essential to maintain the authenticity, quality, and high standards expected in Japanese cuisine and to excel in a collaborative kitchen environment.
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$75K - $100K/yr
Full-time
Retirement, PTO
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