Chef Job in Barrie, Ontario

Sakana House features a Japanese and Chinese gourmet inspired menu, highlighting a wide array of Japanese style sushi and a careful selection of Chinese style dim sum, stir-fry and soup dishes. Currently operating at two locations in Barrie, Ontario, Sakana House is the place for both Japanese and Chinese food lovers. We have been proudly servicing the community since 2015. We strive to discover and present to our diners the essence of both Japanese and Chinese foodand are committed to continuously creating new dishes for the dining pleasure of our valued guests. We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Chinese gourmet chef to join our culinary team and help us take our food services to the next level. If you are passionate about food and experienced in delighting the guests with the highest quality of Chinese food and services, we are looking forward to hearing from you! Main Responsibilities: • Responsible for menu planning and recipe development with a focus on creating new dishes incorporating both traditional Chinese culinary styles and current food trend locally and internationally. • Prepare dishes according to planned recipes and ensure that the food prepared is of the best quality and flavour and with the most creative and delightful presentation. • Estimate food requirements, maintain records of food costs and inventory, analyze operating costs for the section. • Regularly inspectfood and supplies, ensuring that proper product rotation and safe food preparation and storage standards are maintained. • Analyze the performance of the recipes, modify and create new recipes in accordance with the performance and customer response. • Develop and plan special menus such as dailyspecials in accordance with seasons and various Chinese cultural occasions. • Manage inventory and proper product use to eliminate waste and spillage. • Train and supervise junior cooks and kitchen staff, plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities in the kitchen to ensure quality of food and portion control, instruct cooks in the preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and in new cooking techniques. Qualifications and Competencies: • 3-5 years of experience as a chef of Chinese cuisines, or in a similar environment including a hotel, restaurant, catering or other fast paced high-volume establishment. • Have a solid understanding and skillful mastery of different Chinese cuisine techniques, including the optimal combination of ingredients, use of herbs and spices, temperature and time control, etc. • Passionate and creative in food creation, keeping abreast new ideas and food trends, not afraid to think out of the box and experiment with and continuously improve new combinations of ingredients, flavor and presentations. • Professional to perfection when it comes to quality and presentation of food. • Have an in-depth food and dietary knowledge and can effectively handle all inquiries including food suggestions, dietary, food sensitivity or allergy requirements. • Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills. • At least high school is required; college and above diploma is preferred. • Culinary certificate would be an asset. Position Type: Full-time and of indeterminate duration Experience:Chef: 3-5 years Education: • High school(Required) • College (Preferred) Work Location: North Location: 347 Cundles Road East. Unit M1 Barrie, ON L4M 0G9 Compensation& Benefit: $18-23/hourly, depending on qualification and experience, plus applicable performance bonus. Two weeks’ vacation, company groupbenefits available. Hours of Work: Wednesdayto Sunday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, or subject to different shifts if needed. How to Apply: Please apply by email to: [email protected] NO phone call or in person please. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. However, only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals or phone calls please.