We Are Looking for More Than a Cook.
SUMU is a modern Asian dining destination in Downtown Vancouver, bringing together premium sushi, yakitori, Japanese small plates, signature nabe, and an interactive dining experience.
We are looking for a creative and skilled Chef who brings both technical ability and original ideas to the kitchen.
We want someone who can execute — but also someone who can create.
Someone who looks at an ingredient and thinks about what else it could become.
What You Will Do
- Prepare and execute high-quality sushi, Japanese and Asian-inspired dishes
- Maintain consistency, quality, presentation, and food safety standards
- Develop new dishes and contribute ideas to SUMU's menu
- Experiment with flavors, ingredients, textures, sauces, and presentation
- Create dishes that are both visually appealing and commercially practical
- Work with the management and kitchen team on menu development and seasonal specials
- Help improve recipes, preparation methods, and kitchen SOPs
- Maintain high standards for freshness, quality, cleanliness, and organization
- Support daily kitchen operations during both regular and peak service
- Train and support junior kitchen team members when required
- Control food waste and maintain awareness of food cost and portioning
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with real cooking skills and a creative mind.
You may be a strong candidate if you are:
- An experienced Sushi Chef, Japanese Chef, Creative Chef, Sous Chef, or Senior Line Cook
- Highly skilled with knives, ingredients, preparation, and presentation
- Confident working with sushi, Japanese cuisine, or Asian-inspired cuisine
- Creative and comfortable developing new dishes
- Able to balance creativity with consistency and commercial practicality
- Passionate about food and constantly interested in learning and experimenting
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced professional kitchen
- A team player who can communicate effectively with FOH and BOH
Experience with sushi, omakase, yakitori, nabe, Japanese cuisine, Asian fusion, or modern Asian cuisine is an asset.
Creativity Matters
We are not only looking for someone who can follow a recipe.
We want to see what you have created.
As part of our selection process, candidates may be asked to provide:
- Photos of dishes you have created or prepared
- Previous menus or examples of menu development
- A brief description of your culinary background and specialties
- A paid trial shift or practical cooking assessment for shortlisted candidates
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
