Sushi Chef - Fast-Paced Kitchen with Training & Discounts

Flagship Restaurant Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Benefits package (dental, vision, life

Job summary

Flagship Restaurant Group is seeking a Sushi Chef for Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Lexington. The role includes preparing sushi and related items per recipes, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure superior guest experiences.

training is available to build confidence and ensure adherence to food safety standards; strong communication is essential, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or in a similar culinary role is preferred, but not required.
• Training program provided to build knowledge and confidence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food safety standards accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi and related menu items according to recipes, presentation standards and specifications.
• Follow allergy precaution procedures, including preventing cross-contamination and handling guest allergy requests with accuracy.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, labeled, rotated, handled safely, and prepared with attention to quality and detail.
• Duties may include lifting and carrying kitchen equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in the sushi bar, prep areas, coolers, and kitchen workstations.
• Follow all food safety, health, and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Work closely with kitchen team members, leadership, and front-of-house staff to support timely, efficient, and high-quality service.
• Assist with daily prep lists, inventory counts, product rotation, stocking, and ordering needs for sushi ingredients.
• Provide friendly, professional guest interaction in guest-facing areas, representing the restaurant with hospitality and care.

Skills

Sushi Chef

Knife skills

Communication

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Job description

Flagship Restaurant Group is seeking a Sushi Chef for Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Lexington. The role includes preparing sushi and related items per recipes, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure superior guest experiences.

training is available to build confidence and ensure adherence to food safety standards; strong communication is essential, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.