Garde Manger Cook & Sushi Roller

First Call Golf; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages biweekly

Paid time off

Cost-shared medical & prescription

Club paid basic life insurance, long &

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Garde Manger Cook & Sushi Roller to craft sushi and cold kitchen offerings for our refined dining program. You will prepare, assemble, and present sushi, salads, seafood, and charcuterie with a focus on freshness and presentation.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years' sushi/garde manger experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced club environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in sushi and/or garde manger.
• Strong knife skills and seafood knowledge.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, roll, slice, and present sushi according to club standards.
• Execute garde manger items including salads, seafood, canapés, dressings and cold sauces.
• Maintain exceptional standards of product freshness, flavor, and visual presentation.
• Ensure all raw fish handling, storage, labeling, and rotation meet HACCP, health department, and club standards.
• Set up and break down sushi and garde manger stations efficiently for service and events.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all workstations, tools, and equipment.
• Monitor inventory, communicate prep needs, and minimize waste through proper production planning.
• Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Support buffet, banquet, and event production.
• Maintain professional grooming and uniform standards.
• Work collaboratively with all team members.
• Perform additional culinary duties as assigned.

Skills

Garde Manger

Sushi

Knife skills

Seafood knowledge

Time management

Availability nights weekends holidays

Job description

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Manual Labor Carmel Country Club, Charlotte, NC, US

The Garde Manger Cook & Sushi Roller plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional and refined dining experience at our country club. This position is responsible for the preparation, assembly, and presentation of high-quality sushi and cold kitchen offerings, including appetizers, salads, seafood, charcuterie, and composed cold plates. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skill, attention to detail, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, roll, slice, and present sushi according to club standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines.


• Execute all garde manger items including salads, seafood preparations, charcuterie, canapés, dressings, and cold sauces.


• Maintain exceptional standards of product freshness, flavor, and visual presentation.


• Ensure all raw fish handling, storage, labeling, and rotation meet HACCP, health department, and club standards.


• Set up and break down sushi and garde manger stations efficiently for service and events.


• Maintain strict cleanliness and sanitation of all workstations, tools, and equipment.


• Monitor inventory, communicate prep needs, and minimize waste through proper production planning.


• Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings.


• Support buffet, banquet, and event production.


• Maintain professional grooming and uniform standards.


• Work collaboratively with all team members.


• Perform additional culinary duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in sushi and/or garde manger


• Strong knife skills and seafood knowledge


• Excellent organization and time management


• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in private clubs or fine dining

We exceed expectations by following the C.A.R.M.E.L. Way

R elationship building

M aking it special

Our Chief Priorities

• Be the Premier Family Club in the Southeast


• Be an Employer of Choice in Charlotte


• Maintain Facility Excellence


• Deliver an Excellent Member Experience

We find creative ways to get to a \"Yes\"

Carmel is a club that offers what we can do as opposed to saying what we cannot do. Our team works together to find a way to accommodate member requests as long as the outcome is safe, legal, and courteous. Sometimes the hardest part of this is meeting the last requirement: courteousness. If the request will disrupt other members or negatively impact your team members, then we need to find a creative solution to offer the member.

About Us

Carmel has earned recognition as a Platinum Club of America, a Five Star Private Club and was named the number 13 private club in America by Club Leaders Forum. Charlotte Observer named Carmel Top Places to Work in 2023. We appreciate all these fine recognitions, but we take our greatest pride in our family atmosphere and all the wonderful moments members have experienced and shared over the years, and the teamwork shared by our team members. Carmel is a symbol of tradition in Charlotte, a place where the whole family loves to be, and everyone feels more at home.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages paid biweekly


• Benefits for regular, full-time team members:
  
  
  
  • Paid time off
  
  
  • Cost-shared medical & prescription benefits
  
  
  • Club paid basic life insurance, long and short-term disability
  
  
  • Dental, vision, life insurance, Health Savings Account
  
  
  • 401k with Club match for eligible team members
  
  
  
  


• Perks for all team members:
  
  
  
  • Daily meals, sodas, and ice cream located in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment inside the clubhouse
  
  
  • Golf and tennis playing privileges
  
  
  • Discounts on items in our Tennis and Golf shops
  
  
  • Training and growth opportunities
  
  
  
  

Please note:

• We regret that we cannot contact all applicants directly. You will receive an auto response when your application has been received.


• Offers of employment are contingent upon applicants consenting to, and successfully passing, a pre-employment screening.


• We are a drug free workplace.


• We comply with E-Verify procedures.


• If the position requires a team member to drive machinery or a golf cart, a valid driver's license must be presented, and a Motor Vehicle Report may be required.


• We comply with state and federal regulations for youth employment. You must be at least 16 years of age to work at Carmel Country Club and have a youth certificate filed. Learn more here: Youth Employment Certificate | NC DOL