head chef

Sushi Sen Japanese Restaurant; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sushi Sen Japanese Restaurant in British Columbia is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-paced kitchen, oversee sushi preparation, and ensure quality across a Japanese menu.

With at least five years in professional kitchens, you will mentor cooks, plan menus, manage supplies, and maintain safety standards while delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen experience.
• Proficiency in Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation.
• Ability to lead kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating recipes and planning menus.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Sushi preparation

Japanese cuisine

Education

Secondary high school diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 5 years or more

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef
• Head chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties
  • Sushi preparation techniques
  • Japanese cuisine
• Food specialties
  • Fish and seafood

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership