Sushi Chef Jobs in Santa Fe Springs, CA

A Sushi Chef, also called an Itamae, holds a specialized and prestigious position within the culinary industry. Their primary role is to prepare traditional Japanese sushi dishes, but their responsibilities don't stop there. They are also responsible for selecting and purchasing fresh fish and seafood, creating menus, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring cleanliness and food safety regulations are met. To convey the aesthetics of sushi making, Itamaes must also have artistic skills to present the dishes in a visually appealing manner. Their interaction with customers, particularly in sushi bars, requires them to have excellent customer service abilities as well.

Before becoming a Sushi Chef, one must undergo rigorous training and experience. It typically starts with roles such as a kitchen helper, apprentice or line cook in a sushi restaurant where they learn basic kitchen skills and Japanese cuisine. Some aspiring Itamaes also work as sous chefs to gain more hands-on experience. The most important certification for a sushi chef is the Food Handler's Card, but a formal culinary education and additional certifications like the Certification for Japanese Culinary Skills or the All Japan Sushi Association certification can boost their career. Mastery of knife skills, understanding of Japanese culinary traditions, attention to detail, and creativity are among the crucial skills for a Sushi Chef.

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Sushi Chef Server Hiring

  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

job title: Sushi Chef Server Looking for passionate Sushi chef and Server....

Sushi Cook (Wanted) PART TIME / FULL TIME

  • Tustin, CA (18 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (18 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Orange Roll & Sushi 139 Looking for a Sushi Cook - Exp : 2 years or more of making sushi and rolls - Expected Schedule : Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Store Address 139 W 1st St. Ste A Tustin, CA 92780...

Sushi Chef - $ 25/Hr - $ 40/Hr - Yama Sushi San Gabriel

  • San Gabriel, CA (13 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Gabriel, CA (13 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Yama Sushi Marketplace is looking for an experienced sushi chef. Yama is celebrating its 41st year in business and has multiple shifts starting from 7am to 8pm, seven days a week....

Sushi Chef Wanted Join the #1 Japanese Restaurant in LA

  • Hollywood, CA (19 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hollywood, CA (19 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 1 day ago

If youre passionate about Japanese cuisine and want to grow with a team that values skill, tradition, and innovation reach out now....

Sushi Chef

  • West Hollywood, CA (19 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (19 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Sushi Chef

  • Beverly Hills, CA (22 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (22 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 16 days ago

A Minimum of at least 3 years experience as a Sushi Chef. ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A SUSHI CHEF....

Sushi Chef Assistant

  • Gardena, CA (13 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Gardena, CA (13 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Sushi Chef Assistant Time Space Inc. Gardena, California Sushi Chef Assistant (at Time Space Inc) Job in Gardena, CA Make and prepare Japanese food....

Sushi Chef

  • Irvine, CA (21 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (21 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Company DescriptionHouston's Irvine is currently seeking exceptional candidates to join our culinary team. We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly motivated individuals who will thrive in...

Sushi chef for Catering Weekend only! Cash, Flexible Hours

  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 22 days ago

un Sushi chef for Catering Weekend only!...

Sushi Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 28 days ago

, seaweed handling, and basic fermentation Maintain pristine sanitation and uphold HACCP standards Adapt quickly in a quiet, fast-paced open kitchen environment WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: Basic knife skills...

Chef (Sushi)

  • Marina del Rey, CA (22 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA (22 miles from Santa Fe Springs, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

CHEF (SUSHI): Japanese food specialty. Plans menus & cooks Japanese food. High school grad and 24 months exp req'd. E-mail resume to .... Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Motoazabu Sushi. recblid...

Demographic Data for Santa Fe Springs, CA

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Sushi Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Popular Michelin-listed Sushi Chef in Japan will Perform and Supervise.This is the ONLY Sushi making course that you can find online, provided by the most renowned professional Sushi Chef.There...
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Salary for Sushi Chef Jobs in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sushi Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sushi Chefs in Santa Fe Springs, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.9%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
High School or GED
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Master's Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.4%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sushi Chefs in Santa Fe Springs, CA
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%


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