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JOBS @
IZAKAYA

APPLY ONLINE

WE'RE HIRING:

EXPERIENCED SUSHI CHEF / SOUS CHEF

Join the Team at Izakaya Cabin

Crested Butte, Colorado

We're looking for an experienced sushi chef ready to take the next step into a leadership role. This position combines hands-on sushi production with the responsibilities of a sous chef, helping lead one of Colorado's most respected mountain-town kitchens.

You'll work alongside our executive chef Lai Chao to maintain exceptional quality, mentor the team, and help shape an evolving Japanese-inspired menu.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare premium sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls

  • Lead daily prep and service with precision and consistency

  • Assist with ordering, inventory, and food cost control

  • Train and mentor sushi cooks and line staff

  • Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and knife skills

  • Contribute ideas for seasonal specials and menu development

  • Step into a leadership role during service and support the entire kitchen

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of professional sushi experience

  • Strong knife skills and fish fabrication experience

  • Calm, organized, and fast under pressure

  • Positive attitude and team-first mentality

  • Leadership experience preferred

  • Passion for Japanese cuisine and hospitality

Why Crested Butte?

Trade traffic for trails.

Spend your mornings hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, or exploring the mountains, then create incredible food in a kitchen that values craftsmanship and creativity.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Performance bonus opportunities

  • Seasonal paid time off after the first year

  • Employee dining discounts

  • Supportive, professional kitchen culture

  • Opportunity to grow into an Executive Chef role

Ready to build something special?

Resume and portfolio welcome at izakayacabin.com // izakayacabin@gmail.com

 

FOH POSITIONS:

FULL TIME SERVER ( NA )

BARTENDER ( NA )

HOST ( available for summer )

FOOD RUNNER ( available for summer )

APPLY ONLINE

 

Use the form below or send us an email izakayacabin@gmail.com

If you're considering moving to Crested Butte from outside the valley finding housing can be extremely challenging. Start looking now and be prepared for sticker shock. Starting in spring of 2026 there will be a significant increase in housing availability.

Send email / resume to izakayacabin@gmail.com

Come Work With Us

Thank you! We’ll be in touch.

Address

321 Elk Avenue

Crested Butte, CO 81224

Email

Phone

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izakayacabin@gmail.com

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