Overview
Position: Sushi Cook
Reports to: Executive Chef
Business Address: 1525 Douglas Street
Location of Work: Victoria, BC
Company Operating Name: Marilena Café & Raw Bar
Wage: $21.18- 24 /hour
Benefits package offered: Access to dental and extended health benefits
Status: Hourly, ongoing
Language of Work: English
Vacancies: One (1)
Contact: Toptable Group, 89 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0N8; 604-899-7865, toptablegroup@gmail.com
Known for its innovative menu and fresh, locally sourced dishes that celebrate the best of West Coast cuisine, Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar in Victoria is an award-winning restaurant. Since opening, Marilena has earned national recognition, including:
Tripadvisor Best of the Best – No. 1 Fine Dining in Canada
Canada’s 100 Best – No. 39 Restaurant in Canada
Vancouver Magazine – Best Restaurant in Victoria (2025)
Wine Spectator – Best of Award of Excellence (2024, 2025)
YAM Magazine- Restaurant of the Year, Outstanding Service and Best Sommelier (2025)
Come work with and learn from Victoria’s own Executive Chef Kristian Eligh and celebrated Pastry Chef Dominique Laurencelle as they design seasonally focused menus that celebrate the global and locally sourced ingredients.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are searching for a Sushi Cook to join the Marilena Team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in traditional Japanese techniques, exceptional knife skills, and a deep respect for ingredient quality and presentation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned as required)
Measure and prepare ingredients, set up workstations so food can be prepared according to recipes
Maintain food safety and hygiene
Prepare sushi with precision and speed
Focus on quality, food preparation standards, and consistency in a premium kitchen environment
Meet production schedules and timelines
Communicate and coordinate with the team, including front-of-house
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 1-year of direct related sushi cook experience,
Knowledge of and experience in nigiri, sashimi, and sushi roll cuts
Enrollment in or completion of a culinary program or a combination of both education and directly related experience
Food Safe Certification
Ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand heat, and deal with the pressures of preparing food in a fast-paced environment
Dedicated team player who naturally builds camaraderie
Extremely organized; keeping to deadlines and working with precision in a fast-paced environment
Responsible, motivated, and energetic self-starter
Excellent English language communication skills
About Toptable Group
For over four decades, Toptable Group has defined elegant yet approachable dining through the passion and commitment of its award-winning chefs, renowned restaurant and wine directors, and dedicated staff members.
Through their exceptional cuisine and striking decor, each of our restaurants offers a unique dining experience, however, they are all united by common elements. Since our inception, we have believed that the souls of our restaurants could be found in their kitchens, and this philosophy lives on. The finest regional ingredients – crafted by extraordinary culinary talent and delivered with an unparalleled level of hospitality – is what continues to set Toptable Group apart. Yet it is you, our guest, who truly continues to inspire us in our ongoing pursuit of excellence.
