head chef

KAYA Sushi + Grill; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

KAYA Sushi + Grill in Kelowna, BC is seeking an experienced kitchen lead to supervise cooks and specialty chefs. You will plan menus, control food costs, and ensure quality across seafood dishes.

Responsibilities include training staff, creating new recipes, and maintaining records of costs, inventory and sales. A minimum of five years of experience and a secondary school diploma are required; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a kitchen role.
• Work must be done on-site; no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in preparation and presentation.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Employer

KAYA Sushi + Grill

Job details

• Salary 39.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

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

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

• Fish and seafood

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• 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

2026-08-13

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