head chef

Sushi Hon; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Job summary

Sushi Hon in Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, is hiring a Head Chef to oversee our kitchen operations and lead a team of cooks in delivering high-quality Japanese cuisine. This on-site role requires strong leadership, menu planning, and hands-on cooking.

You will supervise 3-4 kitchen staff, ensure food safety and cost control, and train staff in preparation, cooking, and presentation. Previous experience in Japanese cuisine and a high-volume environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Fluent English for staff coordination and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Estimate food costs and supplies; monitor inventory and costs.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards for Japanese cuisine.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff; train personnel.
• Prepare dishes and recipes; lead in cooking and presentation.

Skills

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairsPlan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities