High-Volume Sushi Chef — Craft, Leadership & Flexible Schedule

Smokin Fins; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Colorado Paid Sick Leave & related

Job summary

Smokin Fins in Colorado is seeking an Experienced Sushi Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will craft sushi, sashimi, rolls, and specialty items with a focus on quality and presentation.

We value creativity, knife skills, seafood safety, reliability, and teamwork. The role requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a high-volume environment across our Colorado locations.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in a high-volume, full-service restaurant with sushi experience.
• Expert knife skills and experience preparing sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, and sushi rice.
• Strong understanding of seafood handling, food safety, and sanitation.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and pride in presentation.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality sushi, sashimi, rolls, and specialty menu items.
• Maintain consistency, presentation, and portion standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared safely and according to company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Assist with inventory, product rotation, and minimizing waste.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen team members.
• Adapt to seasonal features and menu changes while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience through craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

Creativity

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Communication

Availability

High-volume kitchen

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Smokin Fins in Colorado is seeking an Experienced Sushi Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will craft sushi, sashimi, rolls, and specialty items with a focus on quality and presentation.

We value creativity, knife skills, seafood safety, reliability, and teamwork. The role requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a high-volume environment across our Colorado locations.