Head chef

Momo Sushi; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Momo Sushi in Vancouver is seeking an experienced sushi chef to lead kitchen operations, create recipes, and supervise cooks in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

The ideal candidate has a secondary school diploma, 5+ years of experience, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high-quality Japanese cuisine. You will plan menus, arrange equipment, train staff, and ensure food safety and allergy considerations are met.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience leading kitchen staff in a fast-paced restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts 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 regularly or for special guests.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff; train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef

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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• 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

Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift

Employment terms options

• Weekend
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week