Sushi Chef | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Lexington

Flagship Restaurant Group • Lexington, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sushi Chef to join our team at Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Lexington. This role involves preparing high-quality sushi and related menu items, maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards, and contributing to a positive dining experience for our guests. The position offers a pay range of $16-$20 per hour, plus tips, depending on experience, with approximately 20-30 hours per week. Availability for PM shifts and weekends is required.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food safety standards accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, consistency, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training program
• Delicious dining discounts you can share with friends and family at all our locations
• Dental, vision, and life insurance (for full-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed