Senior Japanese Cuisine Chef - Sushi & Sashimi

Whitehorse Chamber; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals during shifts

Paid vacation (Yukon ESA)

Job summary

Kita Japanese Kitchen in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our Japanese kitchen and ensure high-quality sushi, sashimi and hot dishes. You will oversee daily operations, train staff, and uphold strict food safety standards.

We require 2–3 years of professional Japanese cuisine experience, strong knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to work in English. This full-time, year-round role offers $44.50 per hour and staff meals during shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional Japanese cuisine experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience with sushi, sashimi and hot Japanese dishes.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper handling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen and sushi bar staff.
• Plan daily food preparation and kitchen workflow.
• Prepare traditional Japanese cuisine including sushi, sashimi and hot dishes.
• Inspect seafood and ingredients for quality and freshness.
• Train staff in food preparation, knife skills and sanitation.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage inventory.
• Schedule kitchen staff and oversee catering and events.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Sashimi preparation

Food safety

Kitchen supervision

English communication

Education

Secondary school completion

Culinary training (asset)

Job description

Kita Japanese Kitchen in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our Japanese kitchen and ensure high-quality sushi, sashimi and hot dishes. You will oversee daily operations, train staff, and uphold strict food safety standards.

We require 2–3 years of professional Japanese cuisine experience, strong knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to work in English. This full-time, year-round role offers $44.50 per hour and staff meals during shifts.