Job Type

Full-time
Description
ALL ROADS LEAD TO YOU...
At the Indigo Road Hospitality Group, our goal is to be the best job you'll ever have in the hospitality industry. No joke, it's what we truly aim for. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30 locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart.
WHY US...
Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.
This 175 room hotel is located in the heart of downtown Bentonville, Arkansas, and features an indoor bike garage, coffee bar with walk up window, a sushi restaurant named Junto, and a unique outdoor bar patio and backyard called Bar Kapu. Opening 2024.
THE ROLE...
You are a talented, passionate and creative Sushi Chef with the fire inside to delicately slice up any fish that swims your way. Every ounce of love goes into each piece of nigiri you prepare, ultimately creating a party for taste buds.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Accurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality of sushi for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to other members regarding sushi culinary cooking procedures and plating
• Prepare and present all food items, hot and cold per sushi outlet standards and norms
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products serves
• Assist in the preparation all banquet event orders
• Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or maintaining
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A minimum 2 years' experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Basic food cost knowledge
• Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees
• Ability to model and act in accordance with The Indigo Road guiding principle

IN THE KITCHEN & ON THE LINE... Your schedule may vary (days, nights, weekends, holidays) based on seasonality, covers, and hours of operation but in general you can expect to work 50 to 55 hours a week.
YOU CAN EXPECT...

• Competitive Pay PTO : Competitive base PTO after 90 days
• Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision, Tele-med, Life, STD, LTD, LAP (Life Assistance Program)
• Retirement Planning: 401K (50% in match up to your first 6% investment), Roth, or both
• Home Loan Program: A zero-interest housing loan program to help you purchase a home.
• Working Advantage: Cost-free employee savings program for electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!
• Hospitality School Loan Program: A zero-interest hospitality school loan program to help you attend college classes in the hospitality industry
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts while dining in and / or spending the night across 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotel collection
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: 4 weeks PTO

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.