head chef

Matoi sushi; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 83,813,000 - 111,751,000; Full time

Job summary

Matoi sushi in Coquitlam, BC is seeking a head chef to lead sushi and Japanese cuisine operations at our restaurant. The role requires strong leadership and at least five years of kitchen experience in a restaurant setting.

You will supervise kitchen staff, develop menus, train cooks and ensure high standards for quality and presentation. This on-site role includes evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 5 years or more.

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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Skills

Leadership

Sushi chef

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

head chef

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting: Restaurant.

Ranks of chefs: Sushi chef.

Experience: 5 years or more.

Employment terms options: Evening, Weekend, Shift.

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

Location and Compensation

• Location 3025 Lougheed HWY Coquitlam , BC V3B 6S2
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 39.00 HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3582335

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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• 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

Languages

English

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-08-21