Sushi Chef

**About Freehand Hospitality**

Freehand Hospitality operates several unique chef-driven restaurants and bars in the Queen’s Marque district on the Halifax waterfront including, Mystic, ToriDori, Drift, Bar Sofia, Café Lunette, Peacock, Daryâ, and Salt + Ash. Freehand's diverse portfolio showcases a wide array of cooking styles—from upscale Maritime dining to casual Latin fare—along with warm and genuine hospitality

Manifesting chefs’ love affairs with East Asia’s diverse repertoire of noodle creations, Toridori is downtown Halifax’s go-to spot for pho, ramen, laksa, lo mein, curry, and more. In addition to these mainstays, Toridori serves a clever cross-section of globally inspired small plates for snacking and sharing. Valuing quality above all else, Toridori’s chefs take pride in their technique, presentation, and attention to detail, using only the best ingredients available.

We are looking for a **Sushi Chef**. This individual will work closely with the Chef and collaborate with our amazing team.

**It might be you Are you**:

- Passionate and articulate about food and beverage?
- An innovator with a strong creative streak?
- Enthusiastic about leading a team? Assisting in training and developing the team?
- Someone with strong business ethics who takes every opportunity to promote your product?
- An individual with an established background in cooking and recipe creation?
- A strong communicator who consistently contributes and inspires the team to monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness?
- A leader who builds and maintains relationships?

**The person we are looking for has**:

- 2-3 years cooking and management experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant.
- Sushi experience.
- Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
- Experience with food ordering and inventories
- Professional cooking and knife handling skills.
- The ability to spend 100% of the time standing.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive Extended, Health, and Dental benefits.
- 50% Dining Discount at Freehand locations
- RRSP Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement

A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person