Sushi Chef Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Sushi has long been a staple of many diets — especially as more school and office canteens offer sushi — making skilled sushi chefs a valuable asset for many organizations. But preparing even the simplest sushi roll takes careful attention and deft hand-eye coordination. Strong candidates leverage a passion for sushi and expertise, along with strong leadership skills in the kitchen, to effectively prepare sushi meals in accordance with customer dietary requirements and food codes, and manage kitchen inventory.

You might hire a sushi chef to:

Prepare sushi meals for clients or customers
Manage kitchen inventory to ensure adequate stock
Make sushi that meet customer dietary requirements
Adhere to relevant food and health safety, rules, and regulations

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Friendly demeanor in client interactions	Deep understanding of Japanese cuisine
Ability to direct a team	Highly capable at fielding special requests
Willingness to take instruction and feedback	Significant experience managing a sushi restaurant
High degree of professional integrity	Strong familiarity with modern culinary trends
Close attention to detail and quality	In-depth knowledge of and willingness to closely follow kitchen safety standards