Sushi Chef
Eleven 11 Group
Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Eleven 11 Group in Yaletown, where you'll enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a positive work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.
Job Purpose:
As a Sushi Chef, you are the culinary heart of our restaurant. Your role is crucial in maintaining the highest standards of sushi preparation, ensuring consistency in our offerings, and advocating for our brand through exemplary service and product quality. You will lead by example, manage inventory, and uphold the integrity of our culinary standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all dishes meet our high standards before they leave the kitchen.
- Menu Mastery: Learn and understand our entire menu to perfection.
- Waste Management: Minimize food waste through efficient use of ingredients.
- Fish Preparation: Skillfully clean, filet, and cut various fish and mollusks.
- Sushi Making: Prepare nigiri, handrolls, sashimi, and other sushi items.
- Rice Preparation: Follow our specific process for washing, cooking, and cutting sushi rice.
- Inventory Management: Oversee the ordering and accuracy of inventory, ensuring we have the right stock levels.
- Training: Assist in training kitchen staff.
- Cleanliness: Maintain a clean workspace, including post-shift cleanup and proper food storage.
- Compliance: Adhere to all health, safety, and labor laws.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Experience: At least 3 years of sushi-making experience, with knowledge of Japanese cuisine.
- Attitude: Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Ability to educate staff and customers about sushi.
- Strong communication skills under pressure.
- Basic math proficiency.
- Teamwork and leadership qualities.
Working Conditions:
- Indoor environment with varying noise levels based on restaurant traffic.
- Exposure to a range of food products; candidates with allergies must disclose during application.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Proficient in handling knives for fish preparation.
- Moderate lifting (up to 65 lbs).
- Frequent bending and kneeling.
Direct Reports:
- General Manager, Kitchen Manager, and Owners.
Benefits:
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible scheduling.
Experience Level:
- Minimum 1 year in a similar role.
Restaurant Type:
- Casual dining with fine dining elements.
Shift Details:
- 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts available.
- Day and night shifts, with weekend availability required.
Work Location:
- In-person at our Yaletown location.
Join Eleven 11 Group where your passion for sushi meets professional excellence.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Tips
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Sushi Chef: 3 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Tips
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person