Experienced Sushi Chef

Experienced Sushi Chef

Join the culinary team at Out to Lunch Restaurant Group, a growing restaurant company with seven locations across Idaho and Colorado. We're passionate about fresh ingredients, scratch cooking, exceptional hospitality, and creating memorable dining experiences. We're seeking an experienced Sushi Chef who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. If you're creative, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence, we'd love to meet you.

Who We Are: At Smokin Fins, our mission is to:

• Create raving fans through exceptional service.
• Serve the highest quality food.
• Maintain a fun, clean, and inviting restaurant.
• Positively impact our local community.
• Operate with pride, integrity, and accountability.
• Never stop improving ourselves and those around us.

We believe everyone is a leader. The standard you walk by is the standard you accept, and every team member shares responsibility for maintaining excellence.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum two years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant; sushi experience required.
• 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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Two or more years of sushi preparation experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• ServSafe or Food Handler Certification required.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and temperatures exceeding 85°F.
• Available to work between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic computer and POS knowledge is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (eligibility applies)
• Short-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Colorado Paid Sick & Safe Leave (PSSL), FAMLI, and PHEL benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee meal discounts
• Career growth opportunities within our family of brands

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, skill level, and qualifications. Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Smokin Fins, we believe quality is the secret to great seafood.

We take pride in our innovative menu, which includes original seafood recipes as well as two-fisted burgers and great-tasting sandwiches. And because fresh is best, we strive to use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Whether our guests arrive for lunch or dinner, Smokin Fins Seafood Grill offers affordable, diverse menu items influenced by Asian, Mexican, and Northwest cuisines.

Looking for great Cajun food? Jonesin' for key lime calamari? What about some killer fish tacos? We do it all. Better yet, each Lucky Fins location is locally owned and operated — so you get a hip seafood restaurant in your neighborhood, and we get to help support the communities we call home.

Our chalkboard specials change daily and feature our chef's skilled, creative approach to seafood. So stop by and see what's new — we think you'll be impressed!