Sous-Chef

Minami Restaurant is recognized as the North American Home of Aburi Sushi. Minami offers a combination Japanese and West Coast cuisine in a comfortable rustic space. We create a welcoming atmosphere with impeccable service, providing a memorable dining experience. Currently, we are looking for a permanent, full-time Sous-Chef to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Prepare and cook meals when necessary
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
• Help in planning menus and come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients
• May requisition food and kitchen supplies

Education, skills and experience required:

• Completion of Secondary School
• At least three years of experience in commercial food preparation is required
• Knowledge or experience in preparation of Japanese cuisine is strong asset but not a requirement
• Ability to maintain high quality control standards under high pressure and fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work well in a team

Language:

• Communication skills in English

Compensation and Benefit:

$26.50 - $30.00/hour, 4% vacation pay, Tips and Staff meals

Extended medical and dental after 3 months’ probation period

Work Location: 1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2T9

Please send your resume by e-mail: minamiyaletownhr@gmail.com

(Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.)