Sushi Chef

Empact Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group is looking for an experienced Chef to manage food production and operations in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The role involves planning menus and supervising all kitchen activities while ensuring compliance with South African laws. Ideal candidates will have a culinary arts qualification and at least 5 years of management experience, including expertise in sushi preparation. Preference will be given to candidates meeting Employment Equity requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in culinary/kitchen management.
• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan menus.
• Establish recipes and food purchase specifications.
• Coordinate and supervise all food production activities.
• Assist in the management of day-to-day operations.

Skills

Knowledge of fine dining

Knowledge of South African law

Strong financial acumen

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Job description

The Main Purpose of the job

To develop and plan menus, establish recipes and food purchase specifications, coordinate, execute, supervise, and evaluate all the food production activities of a fast‑paced operation. The Chef will assist in the management of strategic and day‑to‑day operations.

Education and Experience required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive culinary/kitchen management is compulsory
• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef compulsory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining
• Knowledge of South African and industry‑specific law
• Strong financial acumen, proven budgetary and food control practices

Key areas of responsibility

• To develop and plan menus
• Establish recipes and food purchase specifications
• Coordinate, execute, supervise, and evaluate all food production activities of a fast‑paced operation
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.