Restaurant Jobs at Costa Fuego
Costa Fuego is the lakefront restaurant at Velocity Island Park, serving sushi, tacos, wood-fired dishes, and handcrafted cocktails to guests who just came off the water. If you love food, people, and working with a view of the lake, this is your spot.
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The vibe at Costa Fuego is casual, fast-paced, and fun. Here is what to expect.
Costa Fuego sits right on the lake with open-air seating and views of the aqua park. The energy is contagious. Families come in sandy and sunburned, groups celebrate after a wakeboard session, and the patio fills up on warm evenings with people ordering cocktails and watching the sunset over the water.
In the kitchen, you will be prepping sushi rolls, firing up tacos, plating wood-fired dishes, and keeping up with the lunch and dinner rushes that come with a busy summer park. On the floor, you will be taking orders, running food, mixing drinks, and making sure every guest feels taken care of.
It is fast and it is physical, but the atmosphere makes it worth it. You are not stuck in a strip mall restaurant. You are working lakeside at a water park, and your coworkers are just as stoked to be here as you are. Plus, the food is genuinely good.
Open Positions
We are building the Costa Fuego team for the 2026 season. Multiple roles available.
Sushi Chef
Run the sushi station at Costa Fuego. Roll sushi to order, prepare nigiri and sashimi, break down fresh fish, and own the station during lunch and dinner service. This is a specialty role for someone with real sushi experience who wants to spend the summer working lakeside.
- Full-time and part-time available
- Age 18+
- Prior sushi experience required
- Food handler card (we will provide)
Line Cook
Work the line during service. You will be cooking tacos, wood-fired entrees, and the rest of the menu in a fast-paced kitchen during peak summer hours. The crew is tight and the food is creative. Prior kitchen experience is a plus, but we will train the right person.
- Full-time and part-time available
- Age 16+
- Food handler card (we will provide)
- Kitchen experience preferred
Kitchen Prep
Entry-level kitchen role. Wash, chop, and portion produce and proteins, stock the line before service, and back up the cooks during the rush. No experience needed. This is one of the best ways to break into a restaurant kitchen with a real path to the line.
- Full-time and part-time available
- Age 16+
- No experience necessary
- Food handler card (we will provide)
Server / Bartender
Take care of guests on the patio and at the bar. Servers handle orders, deliver food, and keep tables happy. Bartenders mix cocktails, pour beers, and serve drinks at the lakefront bar. Great tips during busy summer weekends. Because we serve alcohol with food, all servers must be 18 or older. Bartenders must be 21 or older.
- Full-time and part-time available
- Age 18+ for servers, 21+ for bartenders
- Food handler card (we will provide)
- Friendly, fast, and organized
Host / Busser
Welcome guests, manage the seating flow, and keep the dining area clean and ready for the next table. This is a great entry-level restaurant role. You will learn the basics of hospitality while working in one of the best settings in the Sacramento area.
- Full-time and part-time available
- Age 16+
- No experience necessary
- Positive attitude and hustle
Kitchen Manager
Run the kitchen. Oversee food prep, manage the line during service, handle inventory and ordering, maintain health and safety standards, and lead the kitchen team. This is a leadership role for someone with restaurant management experience who wants to spend the summer lakeside.
- Full-time, leadership role
- Age 18+
- Restaurant management experience required
- Food handler and ServSafe preferred
What We're Looking For
Experience is great, but attitude and work ethic matter most.
Food Handler Card
Required for all restaurant positions. If you do not have one yet, we will help you get it before the season starts. It is quick and easy.
Age Requirements
Kitchen prep, line cook, and host/busser roles are open to anyone 16 and older. Servers must be 18+ because we serve alcohol. Bartenders must be 21+ per California law.
Team Player
The restaurant gets busy. You need to work well with others, communicate clearly, and stay calm when the patio is packed and orders are flying.
On Your Feet
Restaurant work is physical. You will be standing, walking, and carrying trays for the duration of your shift. Be ready to move.
Perks
Free Park Access
Free season pass for the aqua park, wakeboarding, and swim beach on your days off.
Flexible Hours
Lunch shifts, dinner shifts, weekends. We will build a schedule that works for you.
Training Provided
Food handler certification, kitchen training, and bar training all provided at no cost.
Lakefront Workplace
Your office has lake views, sunsets, and happy guests. Not many restaurants can say that.