Sushi Chef Jobs in Montréal
Sushi is one of the few kitchen specialisations in Montréal where trained candidates are genuinely scarce, which keeps pay above general line rates. Knife precision, fish handling and rice discipline are the entire evaluation.
Also called: itamae, sushi cook, raw bar
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What it pays in Montréal
Québec minimum wage is $16.60 an hour, and $13.30 an hour for employees who receive tips, in effect since May 1, 2026.
What the job involves
- Break down and portion fish and manage freshness and rotation
- Cook and season sushi rice to a consistent standard daily
- Build nigiri, maki and sashimi to spec at service speed
- Manage raw bar mise en place, cold chain and food safety
- Work the counter and interact with guests where the room is omakase-style
Who hires for this role
- Restaurants
How hiring works on Waldo
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need formal training to be a sushi chef?
Not formally, but the skills take real time to build and most Montréal restaurants want demonstrated experience breaking down fish and cooking rice consistently. Many chefs come up as an assistant on the raw bar over a period of years.
What do sushi chefs earn in Montréal?
Posted ranges typically sit around $21 to $32 an hour, above general line cook rates, because the skill set is scarce. Omakase counters and higher-end rooms pay at the top of that band and above.
Is fish handling certification required?
Québec does not require a specific sushi certification, but food-handling training and strict cold-chain practice are expected, and MAPAQ inspects raw fish handling closely. Restaurants will ask about your temperature and freshness discipline.
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