Sushi Chef: Training-Focused, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Flagship Restaurant Group; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Surprise, AZ, part of Flagship Restaurant Group, is seeking a Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare sushi and related items to exact recipes, ensure quality and presentation, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized sushi bar.

Responsibilities include following allergy procedures, keeping ingredients fresh and properly stored, and collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house staff to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or in a similar culinary role is preferred, but not required.
• 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, consistency, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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, labeled, 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 Surprise, AZ, part of Flagship Restaurant Group, is seeking a Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare sushi and related items to exact recipes, ensure quality and presentation, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized sushi bar.

Responsibilities include following allergy procedures, keeping ingredients fresh and properly stored, and collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house staff to deliver high-quality service.