Kitchen Manager (Sushi)

O'Brien Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Brien Recruitment seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations at their Ndabeni location. The role focuses on delivering high-quality sushi and Asian-inspired dishes and driving growth through operational excellence.

You will lead and coach the kitchen team, manage stock, monitor costs, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met. A strong background in hospitality operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a commercial kitchen.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of hospitality operations and food safety standards.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Skills in leadership, inventory management, and food safety.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and high standards.
• Prepare and present sushi and Asian dishes that meet quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain a smooth workflow during busy service periods, ensuring speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Drive improvements within kitchen processes and team performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen staff, including scheduling and performance monitoring.
• Manage stock levels, place supplier orders, and oversee inventory control.
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Enforce strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards in compliance with legislation.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and professional working environment.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization within the kitchen at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Hospitality operations

Food safety knowledge

Pressure handling

Inventory management

Cost control

Job description

An established organization within the vibrant hospitality industry, known for its commitment to excellence in Asian cuisine, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations at their Ndabeni location. With a focus on continuous growth and delivering high-quality sushi and Asian-inspired dishes, this role is pivotal in driving the success of the restaurant.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage all daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and high standards.
• Prepare and present sushi and Asian dishes that meet quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain a smooth workflow during busy service periods, ensuring speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Drive improvements within kitchen processes and team performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen staff, including scheduling and performance monitoring.
• Manage stock levels, place supplier orders, and oversee inventory control.
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Enforce strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards in compliance with legislation.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and professional working environment.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization within the kitchen at all times.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a commercial kitchen.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of hospitality operations and food safety standards.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Skills in leadership, inventory management, and food safety.
• Excellent communication skills.

Familiarity with the following:

• Food safety management systems
• Inventory and stock control
• Cost management and waste reduction