Head Sushi Chef

MR. SUSHI MAIN ST. is located at 176 E 2nd Ave., Vancouver, BC V5T 1B5. We are currently looking for a permanent, full time Head Sushi Chef. If you are interested, please submit your application by e-mail or mail.

Position: Head Sushi Chef
Wages: CAD$35.00-37.00/hour (depending on skills and experience)
Types: Full-time, Permanent (various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Working hours: 30- 40 hours/week
Benefits: 10 days paid vacation per year or 4% of vacation pay

Job Duties:
Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities for sushi and other Japanese dishes;
Develop menus, specialty items, and seasonal features to improve menu diversity and enhance customer satisfaction;
Ensure sushi dishes meet high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency;
Estimate seafood, rice and other food requirements and assist in controlling food costs;
Prepare and cook authentic Japanese dishes, specialty foods, and chefs specials;
Oversee the selection, inspection, and proper handling of fish and seafood to ensure freshness and quality;
Oversee the preparation of sushi rice and ensure proper texture, temperature and seasoning;
Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and kitchen staff;
Train and mentor junior sushi cooks and kitchen staff in sushi preparation techniques;
Lead the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of kitchen staff;
Maintain food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards in accordance with provincial regulations;
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs;
May prepare and cook food for special guests, catering orders, or customers with dietary restrictions or allergies.

Job Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required;
Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial food preparation including two years in a supervisory capacity and experience as a chef, is required;
Proficiency in fish filleting, including cleaning, boning, and slicing, is required;
A Japanese food cooking certificate is an asset;
Skills demonstrations, including taste and plating abilities, may be required.

Language at work: English
Job Location: 176 E 2nd Ave., Vancouver, BC V5T 1B5

How to apply:
Please email or mail your application, including your resume, cover letter, and references attesting to your experience, to MR. SUSHI MAIN ST.
By email:
By mail: 176 E 2nd Ave., Vancouver, BC V5T 1B5