Sous Chef – Japanese Restaurant

Company: ZUMI Sushi Inc.
Location: 1588 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC
Job Type: Full-time

About Us

ZUMI Sushi is a modern Japanese revolving sushi restaurant located in downtown Vancouver. We are looking for an experienced, responsible, and highly motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team.

The ideal candidate has strong Japanese cuisine experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while maintaining exceptional food quality and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
- Lead, supervise, and support kitchen staff during service.
- Ensure fast, efficient, and consistent food preparation during busy periods.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Train, coach, and motivate kitchen team members.
- Coordinate kitchen workflow and manage priorities to minimize ticket times.
- Monitor food preparation, inventory, portion control, and food waste.
- Maintain strict food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
- Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
- Identify operational issues and proactively implement improvements.

Requirements

- Previous experience in a Japanese restaurant is required.
- Previous Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or leadership experience is strongly preferred.




- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
- High level of responsibility, accountability, and professionalism.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, kitchen operations, and food safety.
- Ability to maintain consistent quality while ensuring fast service.
- Reliable, punctual, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a hands-on kitchen leader who takes ownership of their responsibilities.

The successful candidate must be able to lead by example, make decisions independently, maintain kitchen discipline, and ensure smooth operations even during the busiest service periods.

Leadership, accountability, experience, efficiency, and consistency are essential for this role.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Tips
- Staff meals
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Modern kitchen setting
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing Japanese restaurant

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with your resume, including your previous Japanese restaurant experience and kitchen leadership background.

We look forward to welcoming you to the ZUMI team!

职位类型：全职

薪资： $60,000.00至$65,000.00（每年 ）

Work Location: 现场办公

📌 Sous Chef – Japanese Restaurant (Vancouver)
🏢 Zumi Sushi
📍 Vancouver