Job Type:Full time, salariedPay:$55,000-$70,000 per year, plus gratuities and quarterly bonusWho We AreHello Nori Signature at Park Royal is our full-kitchen flagship: hand rolls, classic maki and oshis, and a hot kitchen built around our kushiyaki grill, all under one roof. It's the most complete version of what Hello Nori does, and it's like no other kitchen in our group. Skewers go over real binchotan charcoal. A sushi bar turns out nigiri and maki. Our hand roll line runs on crisp nori, warm rice, and seconds of precision. There is a lot to learn here, and a lot to run.The RoleWe need an operator first.We are looking for a Head Chef who will own this kitchen: its team, its systems, its numbers, and its standards. No Japanese cooking experience is required. We will teach you the technique. What you bring is strong leadership: building the schedule, owning the order, training the team, and holding the line on quality every shift.What You'll DoLead, train, and develop a team of Sous Chefs and Line CooksOwn scheduling, ordering, inventory, and food and labour costBuild and run the systems that keep service smooth: prep lists, checklists,



and opening and closing proceduresWork with our Corporate Culinary team on menu updates and specialsKeep the kitchen clean, safe, and inspection-readyWhat You'll LearnBinchotan kushiyaki: cooking over traditional Japanese white charcoal that burns hot, clean, and steady for hours. Fire management, skewer craft, and grill timing most chefs in Canada never get to touchSushi: rice seasoning, knife work, fish handling, and nigiri and maki fundamentalsHand rolls: the craft behind Canada's fastest growing hand roll bar, where every roll is built to order and handed straight across the counterAll taught hands-on by our Corporate Culinary team. You bring the leadership, we bring the techniqueWhat You'll GetCompetitive salary, weekly gratuities, and a quarterly bonus programA menu program built on ingredients and techniques few kitchens in Canada work withReal growth within an expanding group, with new locations in developmentWhat You Have5+ years experience in professional kitchens, with 2+ years as a Sous Chef or higher leading a teamReal experience with scheduling, ordering, inventory, and cost controlThe ability to hold people accountable and keep them engagedFull-time availability, including evenings and weekends

📌 Head Chef | Park Royal (Vancouver)
🏢 Hello Nori Park Royal
📍 Vancouver