head chef

Sushi Nine; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sushi Nine in Abbotsford is seeking an experienced sushi chef to lead our kitchen in a fast-paced restaurant setting. You will oversee preparation, garnishing and presentation, and drive high quality standards.

You will train staff, develop menus, manage supplies, and ensure food safety. The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years of experience, and availability for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 5+ years of experience as a sushi chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Create new recipes and maintain menu variety.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis or for events.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Recruit and hire staff and provide training.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.

Skills

Leadership

Sushi preparation

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Job details

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Work setting: Restaurant.
• Ranks of chefs: Sushi chef.
• Tasks: Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Cuisine specialties: Sushi preparation techniques.
• Japanese cuisine.
• Food specialties: Fish and seafood.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
• Personal suitability: Leadership.
• Organized.
• Employment terms options: Evening.
• Shift.
• Experience: 5 years or more.
• Employment terms options: Weekend.