Looking for a Head Chef (Full-time) at Nori Japanese Restaurant in Nanaimo, BC Job

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