Attention Sushi Chefs!
The Culinary Creative Group's Kumoya, the Highland's hottest sushi spot, is looking for a driven and reliable line cook to join the team.
Kumoya specializes in traditional sushi and innovative izakaya-style dishes with a modern Japanese twist. Our kappo-style dining concept allows guests to curate their own culinary adventure. Chef Corey Baker draws inspiration from Kaiseki cuisine, celebrating the seasons and micro-seasons inherent in sushi and Japanese cooking, resulting in a dynamic, ever-evolving menu.
Compensation range includes base, credit card tips, and service charge.
CCG is more than just a hospitality management group, we are a culture and a philosophy; we have a strong belief in diversity, equity and inclusion; we are a community-focused, activist business.
If you feel like you would be a strong, reliable, and hard working addition to our team, please send us your resume!
We provide career opportunities; we aren't a job, people who work for us come to build careers. Our management umbrella includes: Aviano, A5 Steakhouse, Bar Dough, Senor Bear, Ash Kara, Mister Oso, Forget Me Not, Tap & Burger Concepts, Fox and the Hen, Ay Papi, Sorry Gorgeous, and Fox and the Hen! With plans for more!
We strongly adhere to the following:
Our Mission: We create businesses that are welcoming, purposeful, and community driven.
Our Vision: To be progressive, socially-conscious leaders in our community.
Our Values: We exhibit an absolute devotion to guest and employee welfare. We do this courteously, with humility, honesty, integrity, and professionalism. We have a bias for action, and a propensity towards making decisions that leave our world a better place.
What we want to look for when meeting you -
- Reliability + Trustworthiness
- Great Communication Skills
- Attention to detail + Organization
- You value the guest experience and take pride in your job
- Strong, positive, and consistent leadership/management experience
What You'll Love About Us:
Lucrative Pay: We believe in pay equity and that everyone should invest in a quality experience for our guests and our employees.
A place to grow your career: we believe in growing and mentoring talent within our restaurants by focusing on growing staff and fostering leadership.
Benefits: All full time employees are eligible to participate in company health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Your company discount is extended to all restaurants in the group. There are ample opportunities to volunteer in community projects, to cross-train in other disciplines, and to stage throughout the group.
Collaboration: By fostering small, tightly knit teams we want you to closely work with our creative team and to work with us to create a healthy and vibrant work environment.
Please reply with your resume and preferred form of contact, we look forward to learning more about you.
PURPOSE
The Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish and other ingredients, in accordance with restaurant standards and direction from the Executive Chef.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Expertly prepare all types of sushi, including maki, nigiri, and sashimi, including various types of sushi dishes, according to established restaurant guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
- Inspect the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and inform the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.
- Maintain a clean work environment to prevent food contamination.
- Report any problems with kitchen equipment to Executive Chef.
- Sterilize all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.
- Communicate with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Passion for great food and ability to consistently produce amazing food for our guests.
- Understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices.
- Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques.
- Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Great collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and hold yourself accountable.
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
- Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Ability to take direction and feedback extremely well. Learn from mistakes and be able to react and respond quickly to issues.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time. Exceptional customer service skills.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
- High School diploma or GED.
- 1+ years’ experience working in upscale sushi restaurants.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends, and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Denver, CO 80211 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denver, CO 80211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
