Kitchen Chefs (Head/2nd) (NOC 6321)

Career Overview

A Kitchen Chef at Mr. Sushi is responsible for leading the kitchen team, supervising food preparation and production, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining high culinary standards. Alongside hands-on cooking, the Kitchen Chef provides leadership, training, and quality control across all kitchen operations.

Expectations and Responsibilities: 

As a customer of Mr. Sushi, you can expect our Kitchen Chef to:  

  • Supervise, delegate, and direct the daily activities of kitchen staff, including food preparation tasks, cooking station assignments, production timelines, and quality control procedures.
  • Oversee all aspects of kitchen food preparation, from ingredient sourcing and portioning to cooking techniques and final plating for service.
  • Train, mentor, and develop kitchen team members by providing ongoing coaching, skill improvement, and performance management support.
  • Exercise authority in operational decisions regarding food production timing, staffing assignments, inventory management, and kitchen workflow adjustments.
  • Collaborate with management to innovate menu items, introduce seasonal specials, and ensure that offerings align with Mr. Sushi’s culinary vision.
  • Manage inventory, monitor stock rotation practices, control kitchen food costs, and minimise wastage while maintaining high product quality.
  • Lead quality assurance efforts by inspecting dishes before service, enforcing adherence to recipes and presentation standards, and maintaining culinary excellence.
  • Ensure exceptional cleanliness, organisation, and health safety standards in all areas of the kitchen environment.
  • Coordinate service timing with front-of-house teams, ensuring smooth communication and efficient delivery of orders to customers.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food handling procedures, and restaurant policies and procedures.

We are currently not hiring for this position.