head chef

Sushi Village Japanese RestaurantWhistler, BCJob Bankpublished 09/21/2026
Must-have:SeniorLeadPrincipal

*Job Duties*

  • Preparing Sushi and cooking other Japanese traditional food.
  • Plan menu and ensure food meets quality standards.
  • Estimate food requirements and estimate food and labour costs.
  • Instruct Cooks and Chefs in preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
  • Lead the kitchen team and supervise Cooks and new Chefs
  • Cooperate with owner and manager on recruiting and hiring kitchen staff
  • Inspecting ingredients for quality and freshness and supervising all food preparation
  • Create new recipes, menus and specials.
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques to new chefs and cooks.
  • Ensure excellent customer services at the Sushi bar.
  • Work as a team and ensure orders are completed in a timely manner

*Qualifications*

  • Completion of secondary school and 3-5 years or more experience as a senior chef
  • Experience as a Head Chef an asset
  • Creative ideas in designing new dishes
  • Good understanding of Japanese food and sushi.

*Benefits*

4% vacation pay, BC medical coverage and family extended health plan.

*Start date:* As soon as possible.

Pay: From $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

  • head chef: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person