Sushi Chef

Delaire (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier Japanese restaurant in Stellenbosch is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to collaborate with the Head Chef in crafting an exceptional sushi menu. This role demands a hands-on leader capable of maintaining high culinary standards while training junior staff. Ideal candidates should have a culinary diploma along with substantial experience in Japanese cuisine and a passion for customer service.

Qualifications

• Preferably + / - 4 years previous experience as a senior chef.
• Experience in Japanese cuisine or as a Sushi Chef.
• Strong knowledge of sushi-rolling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare a diverse sushi menu with various raw fish.
• Manage kitchen staff in the head chef’s absence and oversee food quality.
• Coordinate with wait staff to address special requests and allergies.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Education

Culinary Diploma

Matric

Tools

Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Hoseki Restaurant on is looking for a Sushi Chef to work alongside the Head Chef to manage food stock and handle a wide range of ingredients, with attention to detail to fulfill quality standards.

To be successful in this role, you should have experience with Japanese cuisine. Ultimately, you will help us establish our reputation as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the area.

RESPONSIBILTIES :

• Creating & preparing a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients and raw fish (forexample, salmon, tuna, unagi)
• Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine
• Manage and lead the kitchen staff in head chef’s absence
• Coordinate with our wait staff to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergies
• Provides guidance & training to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Oversee and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients, including proper dating and quality assurance
• Improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities
• Monitor and maintain hygiene and health and safety principles

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric, Culinary Diploma preferred
• Preferably + / - 4 years previous experience in a senior chef role
• Work experience as a Sushi Chef or at an Asian restaurant
• Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques
• Own transport with valid driver’s license
• Ability to work both fast and accurately
• Leadership and management skills
• Able to work in a team
• Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook)
• Exceptional customer-service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays, weekends)