Sushi Chef | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | River North

flagshiprestaurantgroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Restaurant Group is seeking a Sushi Chef for our Chicago location to craft sushi dishes to spec and maintain bar cleanliness.

The ideal candidate has knife skills training or experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while upholding food safety standards. Training provided; evenings, weekends and holidays required; competitive hourly pay plus tips.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or similar role preferred, training available.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced kitchen with high sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi dishes according to recipes and specifications.
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sushi bar and kitchen.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Collaborate with kitchen team for timely service.
• Assist in inventory and ordering of sushi ingredients.
• Provide friendly, professional guest interactions.

Skills

Sushi chef experience

Knife skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Fast-paced environment

Job description

$20-$25/hr. + tips

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Sushi Chef or in a similar role preferred, but not required. We have a thorough training program to prepare individuals with superior knife skills for success in the role.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining food quality and sanitation standards.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare sushi dishes according to recipes and specifications.
• Ensure the quality and freshness of ingredients used.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sushi bar and kitchen area.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering of sushi ingredients.
• Provide excellent customer service and interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner.

Why join Flagship Restaurant Group?

• Flagship Restaurant Group is an ever-evolving company empowering our people to follow their passion in the hospitality industry
• Our modern restaurants are sophisticated and innovative with great earning potential, and each offer a unique culinary experience
• We provide a comprehensive training program in a fun, exciting environment where you’ll thrive
• Delicious dining discounts you can share with friends and family at all our locations
• Our full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, and life insurance
• We create excitement around our team member’s milestones and achievements

At Flagship, we create experiences that leave an impact. This stays true to our employees just as much as our guests. Removing barriers of language, race, sexual orientations, and culture, our team and guests have our promise of being a restaurant group that embraces the concept where everyone belongs. We are committed to empowering growth, instilling hospitality knowledge, and building a career path in an environment of respectful inclusion.

Flagship Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Learn more about us! flagshiprestaurantgroup.com