• Head Chef (Japanese Food)
  • Location
    106-3621 Highway 7 East, Markham, ON| Ontario
  • Job ID
    38983
  • Views
    9
  • Date Posted
    28-01-2026
  • Expiry Date
    27-07-2026
  • Type of Job
    Full Time
  • Salary
    CAD 59280
  • Min. Experience
    5 year or more
  • Min. Education
    Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Job Details
Job title: Head Chef (Japanese Food)
Employer name: GAL'S SUSHI Japanese Restaurant
Job details
Location of work: 3621 Highway 7 East, Unit 106, Markham, ON L3R 0G6
Work location: On site/ There is no option to work remotely
Salary: 38.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment/ Full time
Working hours: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime available
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Source: Job Bank #3495154
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Work experience as Japanese food chef for 5 years or more required
Work setting: Restaurant
Ranks of chefs: Head chef
Tasks/ Job duties: Plan, develop and update sushi and Japanese menus while ensuring all dishes meet quality, freshness, and presentation standards; Estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor inventory, usage, waste, and food cost controls; Prepare whole raw fish by cleaning, breaking down, and filleting into sushi-grade cuts in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards; Prepare and cook sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and other Japanese specialty dishes on a regular basis; Create new Japanese food recipes and seasonal menu items; Demonstrate traditional Japanese sushi techniques, knife skills, and proper use of specialized sushi equipment to kitchen staff; Manage, supervise, lead, and coordinate the activities of cooks and other kitchen staff during daily operations to ensure efficient service and consistent food quality; Train kitchen staff in proper food preparation, handling, storage, sanitation, and hygiene practices; Instruct cooks on preparation, cooking methods, garnishing, portioning, and presentation of sushi and Japanese dishes; Prepare complete meals and specialty dishes for special guests, catering, banquets, and private events; Accommodate customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions by preparing appropriate menu items; Requisition seafood, ingredients, and kitchen supplies as required, maintaining records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory; Arrange for the purchase, maintenance, and repair of kitchen and sushi equipment; Consult with customers regarding menu planning for catering, banquets, and special functions.
Supervision: 5-10 people
Cuisine specialties: Sushi preparation techniques, Japanese cuisine
Food specialties: Fish and seafood
Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability: Leadership, Reliability
Who can apply for this job: You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply: Direct Apply from Job Bank advertisement #3495154 or Send resume by email to dinnernapkinsblog@gmail.com
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