Head Chef

O Sushi; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in Ottawa is seeking a qualified cook to join their team full-time. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience and a secondary school diploma. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking food, planning menus, and supervising kitchen staff. A competitive hourly wage is offered, and applicants must be available to work on-site. This position promotes equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant cooking experience.
• Must be able to supervise kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of food supplies.
• Prepare and cook food regularly.
• Consult with clients on catering needs.
• Plan and direct food preparation activities.
• Ensure food meets quality standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Supervisory skills

Client consultation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Posted on January 23, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details O Sushi

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Job details

• Salary 36.00 to 36.67 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3492893

Overview

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

• Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities, Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-02-13

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