Senior Sushi Chef & Kitchen Leader

MyCareerCraft; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team, working with the Head Chef to manage ingredients, stock, and deliver high-quality Asian cuisine.

The ideal candidate has experience in Asian cooking, strong leadership, and a keen eye for detail to ensure excellence in flavor and presentation. Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Culinary Diploma or higher culinary qualification.
• About 4 years in a senior chef role.
• Experience as Sushi Chef or in Asian restaurant setting.
• Strong sushi knowledge and rolling techniques.
• Own transport and valid driver’s license.
• Able to work quickly without compromising accuracy.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse sushi menu using fresh ingredients including salmon, tuna and unagi.
• Cook appetizers, soups and salads per Japanese culinary standards.
• Lead kitchen staff in Head Chef’s absence.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to meet dietary requests.
• Train and mentor junior staff in preparation, cooking and plating.
• Monitor food preparation and presentation for quality and consistency.
• Manage inventory, storage, dating and freshness of ingredients.
• Assist in budgeting and minimize food waste.
• Support ongoing kitchen organization and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Fast-paced accuracy

Sushi knowledge

Education

Matric certificate

Culinary Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

MyCareerCraft in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team, working with the Head Chef to manage ingredients, stock, and deliver high-quality Asian cuisine.

The ideal candidate has experience in Asian cooking, strong leadership, and a keen eye for detail to ensure excellence in flavor and presentation. Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is required.