The Sushi Roller & Garde Manger Cook plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional and refined dining experience at our country club. This position is responsible for the preparation, assembly, and presentation of high-quality sushi and cold kitchen offerings, including appetizers, salads, seafood, charcuterie, and composed cold plates. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skill, attention to detail, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, roll, slice, and present sushi according to club standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines.

• Execute all garde manger items including salads, seafood preparations, charcuterie, canapés, dressings, and cold sauces.

• Maintain exceptional standards of product freshness, flavor, and visual presentation.

• Ensure all raw fish handling, storage, labeling, and rotation meet HACCP, health department, and club standards.

• Set up and break down sushi and garde manger stations efficiently for service and events.

• Maintain strict cleanliness and sanitation of all workstations, tools, and equipment.

• Monitor inventory, communicate prep needs, and minimize waste through proper production planning.

• Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings.

• Support buffet, banquet, and event production.

• Maintain professional grooming and uniform standards.

• Work collaboratively with all team members.

• Perform additional culinary duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in sushi and/or garde manger

• ServSafe Certification or equivalent

• Strong knife skills and seafood knowledge

• Excellent organization and time management

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in private clubs or fine dining

• Formal culinary training

 Learn more about Dining at Carmel

We exceed expectations by following the C.A.R.M.E.L. Way

Courtesy

Awareness

Relationship building

Making it special

Enthusiasm

Latitude

Our Chief Priorities

Be the Premier Family Club in the Southeast

Be an Employer of Choice in Charlotte

Maintain Facility Excellence

Provide a Safe & Secure Environment

Deliver an Excellent Member Experience 

We find creative ways to get to a “Yes”  

Carmel is a club that offers what we can do as opposed to saying what we cannot do. Our team works together to find a way to accommodate member requests as long as the outcome is safe, legal, and courteous. Sometimes the hardest part of this is meeting the last requirement: courteousness. If the request will disrupt other members or negatively impact your team members, then we need to find a creative solution to offer the member. 

About Us

Carmel has earned recognition as a Platinum Club of America, a Five Star Private Club and was named the number 13 private club in America by Club Leaders Forum. Charlotte Observer named Carmel Top Places to Work in 2023. We appreciate all these fine recognitions, but we take our greatest pride in our family atmosphere and all the wonderful moments members have experienced and shared over the years, and the teamwork shared by our team members. Carmel is a symbol of tradition in Charlotte, a place where the whole family loves to be, and everyone feels more at home.

What we offer:
Competitive wages paid biweekly
Benefits for regular, full-time team members:
     Paid time off
     Cost-shared medical & prescription benefits 
     Club paid basic life insurance, long and short-term disability
     Dental, vision, life insurance, Health Savings Account
     401k with Club match for eligible team members
Perks for all team members
     Daily meals, sodas, and ice cream located in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment inside the clubhouse
     Golf and tennis playing privileges
     Discounts on items in our Tennis and Golf shops
     Training and growth opportunities

Please note:
We regret that we cannot contact all applicants directly. You will receive an auto response when your application has been received.  
Offers of employment are contingent upon applicants consenting to, and successfully passing, a pre-employment screening. 
We are a drug free workplace. 
We comply with E-Verify procedures.
If the position requires a team member to drive machinery or a golf cart, a valid driver's license must be presented, and a Motor Vehicle Report may be required. 
We comply with state and federal regulations for youth employment. You must be at least 16 years of age to work at Carmel Country Club and have a youth certificate filed.    Learn more here: Youth Employment Certificate | NC DOL