Sushi Chef

Sustainable Restaurant Group • Denver, CO

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose, offering an experience that seeks to inspire through its food, service, and spirit. This role involves collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house teams to create fresh, beautiful sushi that keeps guests returning. The position offers opportunities to develop skills and advance through three unique stations: Roll Station (veggie prep, rice, rolling), Front Station (fish breakdown, nigiri, omakase, guest interaction), and Wheel Station (order coordination, crafting rolls, nigiri, sashimi).

Requirements

• Passion for Japanese cuisine and a love of learning.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and organized food handling.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to keep your space neat and stay engaged.
• 1-2 years of culinary experience or formal training preferred for Sushi Chefs.
• Ability to move around the kitchen and use tools.

Nice To Haves

• A year or more in high-volume or guest-facing kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to create fresh, beautiful sushi.
• Prepare fresh vegetables and rice for sushi.
• Roll sushi.
• Break down fish.
• Master nigiri and omakase creations.
• Interact with guests at the sushi bar.
• Coordinate orders and craft sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi.
• Ensure top quality by savoring flavors.

Benefits

• Full-time or Part Time roles with flexible scheduling.
• Competitive pay ($20.00 - $23.00 wages + tips averaging $25.00 + / hour).
• Health and Life Insurance for team members averaging 25 hours a week or more.
• Vacation starts at up to 2 weeks per year for years 1–5.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Employee perks, discounts, and all the sushi you could wish for.
• Professional development encouraged.

What This Job Offers

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