Job Description

Nori Japanese Restaurant is looking for a new Head Chef with Full-time offer

– Job title: Head Chef
– Available vacancy: 1
– Wage: $40.38 per hour + vacation fee (4% of gross salary)
– Work Condition: 40 hours per week, Full-time, Permanent
– Location: #203-6750 Island Hwy. Nanaimo BC V9V 1S3

++Requirements:
– Completion of Secondary school and a College diploma (or equivalent experience)
– Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chef specializing in Japanese Cuisine
– Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
– English is required
– Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine and advanced culinary techniques, particularly in handling premium imported ingredients, whole-fish filleting and meat butchery, is required
– Two of the successful reference check is required

++Main duties:
– Plan and oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production and service
– Estimate food requirements and costs of food, kitchen supplies, maintenance and labour
– Develop new and creative recipes, seasonal dishes, cost-effective menus, and special offerings
– Plan menus and establish food quality and presentation standards
– Oversee the selection, quality control, storage and specialized preparation of premium imported ingredient from Japan
– Directly handle the specialized preparation of premium ingredients, including thawing frozen fish, filleting whole fish, and butchering and portioning premium cuts of meat
– Maintain kitchen sanitation in compliance with provincial food safety regulations
– Determine appropriate food portion sizes to decrease waste and improve profitability
– Supervise activities of chefs, sous-chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards
– Demonstrate advanced cooking techniques and the use of new kitchen equipment to the cooking staff
– Instruct and train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, garnishing, presentation and proper food handling procedures
– Prepare and cook regular food and specialty dishes, including meals for special guests or functions
– Recruit, hire and provide leadership and guidance to kitchen staff

++How to apply:
Send your resume by email at [email protected]
Only selected candidates will be contacted for the interview

Nori Japanese Restaurant
#203-6750 Island Hwy.
Nanaimo BC V9V 1S3

Required languages: English is required

Education level: Completion of Secondary school and a College diploma (or equivalent experience)

Required skills: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chef specializing in Japanese Cuisine

Additional skills / Assets: Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine and advanced culinary techniques, particularly in handling premium imported ingredients, whole-fish filleting and meat butchery, is required

Closest intersection: V9V 1S3