Posted 20 hours ago
Are you passionate about traditional sushi craft, artistic presentation, and delivering unmatched flavor? Join us as a Sushi Sous Chef at The Victor, one of Vancouver’s premier dining destinations!
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Blau & Associates oversees the Food and Beverage operations at Parq Casino including the Victor. Victor represents the ultimate in a classic North American Steak & Seafood experience. The Victor features a contemporary and seasonally inspired menu highlighting a wide array of Pacific Northwest seafood and a tiered selection of specialty steaks. An elegant bar offers premium libations, cutting edge cocktails, and an extensive selection of champagnes and wines. The Victor boasts a vibrant energy that echoes and amplifies the vitality of the city of Vancouver, overlooking False Creek and a 30,000 square foot rooftop urban park. We are looking for YOU to join our team.
What we offer:
Comprehensive health, dental, vision care benefits
Flexible work life balance
Paid Vacation
Career Growth and development opportunities
Associate Recognition Events including an amazing Holiday Party!
Associate Discounts at Parq
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sushi Sous Chef will be responsible for back of the house management, and organizing duties pertained by cooks. In addition to daily back of house management, the Sushi Sous Chef will work as part of the management team to build sales and grow the business. The Sushi Sous Chef’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. You should also be able to customize customers’ orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations. This full time position requires excellent communication and team management skills, organization skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively directs the coordination of all food production for restaurant, catering and commissary operations as directed by the Executive Chef and/or Sushi Chef.
Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety
Effectively communicates with department heads in the food services, beverage and related support and operating departments.
Oversees food related promotions supporting the casino and developing the skills and knowledge of cooks.
Ensures food quality & food safety measures are executed while maintaining food costs at targeted levels.
Maintains systems & procedures for ordering, receiving storage, preparation & service of food.
Oversees department selection, hiring, training, standards & procedures, evaluating, and scheduling processes.
Continually evaluates and documents the performance of all culinary positions.
Is knowledgeable in the day to day forecasting of revenue, associated labor, and operating costs. Uses P&L as a tool to maintain proper costs and revenue levels.
Effectively handles Guest recovery and employee issues with appropriate documentation and follow up.
Continually evaluates equipment, stock levels, labor, & business volume forecasting taking appropriate actions to ensure all areas are prepared and in working order.
Ensures the Culinary Management team is properly trained & developed. Establishes presentation techniques & quality standards along with the Executive Chef & Sushi Chef.
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of products offered including wine & spirits, food recipes, prices, presentation, internal control procedures and all company as well as department policies.
Ensures all operations follow safety and health guidelines in accordance with Vancouver public health & sanitation regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of experience in a supervisory role
Solid leadership skills and experience recruiting, training and managing both culinary and stewarding brigades
Experience in butchering practices and meat procurement
Catering, banquet or group menu experience is an asset
Experience in a fast paced high volume environment
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Is an adaptable individual who has strong multitasking skills
Experience in vendor management
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contemporary Dishes, Coastal Flavours
They say “to the Victor belongs the spoils” and here, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Seasonally inspired dishes and classic elegance meet in new and unexpected ways at The Victor. A contemporary play on surf and turf, indulge in an array of fresh-caught Pacific Northwest seafood, savour a sumptuous selection of specialty steaks, and experience an elevated sushi and raw bar—all from a richly designed, one-of-a-kind dining space.
Contemporary Dishes, Coastal Flavours
They say “to the Victor belongs the spoils” and here, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Seasonally inspired dishes and classic elegance meet in new and unexpected ways at The Victor. A contemporary play on surf and turf, indulge in an array of fresh-caught Pacific Northwest seafood, savour a sumptuous selection of specialty steaks, and experience an elevated sushi and raw bar—all from a richly designed, one-of-a-kind dining space.
