Sushi Langford Belmont is hiring F/T Head Chef.

Description

Position Info:

• Position: Head Chef
• Terms of employment: Full-time, Permanent
• Wage: $38.50/hour
• Working Hours: 30-40 hours/week
• Number of Positions:  2
• Work Location: #106 3016 Merchant Way, Langford, BC V9B 0X1

Benefits:

• 4% vacation pay

Job Duties:

• Plan, organize and oversee daily food preparation and cooking operations, ensuring consistent quality and presentation of Sushi Belmont’s Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls, grilled dishes and other menu items
• Supervise and provide hands-on direction to chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff, assign food preparation responsibilities, monitor performance and ensure that established recipes, portion sizes and plating standards are consistently followed
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of sushi and sashimi requiring advanced Japanese knife skills, including proper trimming, slicing, portioning and handling of fresh fish and seafood while maintaining product quality and minimizing food waste
• Develop, test and standardize new menu items, sushi rolls, sauces and seasonal specials while maintaining the restaurant’s established Japanese cuisine concept, ingredient quality and food-cost targets
• Train and instruct kitchen staff in specialized preparation and cooking techniques, including sushi rice preparation, fish and seafood handling, sushi and sashimi cutting techniques, rolling and presentation methods, hot-kitchen cooking procedures and proper use of kitchen equipment
• Plan and review menu offerings and establish preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation standards to ensure consistent taste, appearance, portion size and quality across all dine-in and takeout orders
• Estimate food requirements and monitor ingredient usage, food costs and inventory levels; determine appropriate ordering quantities for fresh fish, seafood, produce, rice, sauces and other kitchen supplies to maintain freshness while controlling waste and costs
• Inspect incoming ingredients and prepared food for freshness, quality and proper storage, with particular attention to temperature control, rotation and safe handling of raw fish and seafood products
• Maintain and enforce kitchen procedures for food safety, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention and allergen control, and oversee the preparation of modified dishes for customers with identified food allergies or dietary restrictions
• Monitor kitchen labour requirements and workflow during lunch and dinner service, organize staff duties according to anticipated order volume and ensure efficient coordination of sushi-bar and hot-kitchen production
• Identify kitchen equipment and utensil requirements, ensure that specialized knives, refrigeration units and cooking equipment are properly maintained, and arrange for necessary servicing, repairs or replacement
• Maintain records relating to food usage, inventory, waste and kitchen operating costs and recommend adjustments to purchasing, preparation methods or portion controls where necessary to improve operational efficiency

Job requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional cooking experience, including substantial hands-on experience preparing Japanese cuisine is required
• Education: Completion of secondary school is required
• Language: English

How to Apply:

• Company Information: 1289301 B.C. Ltd. dba Sushi Langford Belmont
• Email address: resume.sushilangfordbel@outlook.com
• Please only apply via Email indicated above

Job Categories: Restaurant. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 365 days.

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