Saucier

Kona Grill - Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Group Life and Disability Insurance

Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, &

Critical Illness Insurance

Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan

Employee Dining Discounts/Onsite Meals

Career Development & Growth

Paid Sick Time (where eligible)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits

Job summary

Kona Grill - Denver is seeking a talented Saucier to join our kitchen. You will prepare and execute exceptional sauces, stocks, and reductions that elevate our menu, while maintaining precision, consistency, and high culinary standards.

You will work closely with chefs and line cooks in a high-volume, fine dining environment, balancing flavors, refining emulsifications, and ensuring proper mise en place. Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Saucier or Sauce Cook in a high-volume kitchen.
• Expertise in classic French and modern sauce techniques.
• Ability to balance flavors and achieve proper sauce consistency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and refine sauces, reductions, and stocks to enhance the menu.
• Maintain consistency by following precise recipes, portioning, and seasoning guidelines.
• Monitor textures, temperatures, and flavor profiles for optimal results.
• Work closely with chefs and line cooks to ensure timely execution of dishes.
• Assist with butter-based, wine-based, and demi-glace sauce preparations.
• Manage stock and broth production, ensuring deep, well-balanced flavors.
• Keep mise en place organized, labeled, and stored at safe temperatures.
• Ensure proper sauce plating and finishing touches for every dish.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards at the sauce station.
• Follow health department sanitation requirements and safety guidelines.

Skills

Sauce making

French sauces

High-volume kitchen

Quality control

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Group Life and Disability Insurance
  • Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan
• Exclusive Perks & Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Dining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals
  • Career Development & Limitless Growth Opportunities
  • If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state and local regulations.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits

What You’ll Do

As a Saucier, you will be responsible for preparing and executing exceptional sauces, stocks, and reductions that elevate every dish. Your mission is to bring depth, balance, and bold flavors to our menu while maintaining precision, consistency, and high culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and refine classic and modern sauces, reductions, and stocks to enhance the menu
• Maintain consistency by following precise recipes, portioning, and seasoning guidelines
• Monitor and control sauce textures, temperatures, and flavor profiles for optimal results
• Work closely with chefs and line cooks to ensure timely execution of all dishes
• Assist with butter-based, wine-based, and demi-glace sauce preparations
• Manage stock and broth production, ensuring deep, well-balanced flavors
• Keep mise en place organized, properly labeled, and stored at safe temperatures
• Ensure proper sauce plating and finishing touches for every dish
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards at the sauce station
• Follow health department sanitation requirements and adhere to all safety guidelinesExecute tasks assigned by Chefs and Kitchen Leadership with professionalism and enthusiasm

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Saucier, Sauce Cook, or similar role in a high-volume, fine dining kitchen
• Expertise in classic French and modern sauce techniques
• Ability to balance flavors, reduce sauces to the correct consistency, and season properly
• Strong understanding of emulsifications, roux-based sauces, and gas Trique
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, consistency, and excellence
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• A passion for culinary arts, teamwork, and continuous growth

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