Sushi Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchen with Training & Growth

Blue Sushi Sake Grill; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Sushi Chef. Prior sushi experience is preferred, with strong knife skills and a thorough training program to build knowledge and confidence. You will prepare sushi and related items, follow recipes, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork and guest interaction, with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role offers opportunities to advance within a dynamic Flagship Restaurant Group portfolio.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or in a similar culinary role is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi and related menu items according to recipes, presentation standards and specifications.
• Follow allergy precaution procedures carefully, including preventing cross-contamination and handling guest allergy requests with accuracy.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, labelled, rotated, handled safely, and prepared with attention to quality and detail.
• Duties may include occasionally lifting and carrying kitchen equipment, ingredients, and other supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in the sushi bar, prep areas, coolers, and kitchen workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, health, and sanitation guidelines at all times, including proper handwashing, temperature control, safe food handling, and equipment sanitation.
• 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 and related supplies.
• Provide friendly, professional guest interaction when working in guest‑facing areas, while representing the restaurant with hospitality, confidence, and care.

Job description

Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Sushi Chef. Prior sushi experience is preferred, with strong knife skills and a thorough training program to build knowledge and confidence. You will prepare sushi and related items, follow recipes, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork and guest interaction, with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role offers opportunities to advance within a dynamic Flagship Restaurant Group portfolio.