Sushi Chef (Asian) - Japanese Cuisine

Generico Recruitment Pty Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary industry is looking for a Sushi Chef to join their team in Stellenbosch. The role involves creating a diverse sushi menu, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring quality and hygiene in food preparation. Ideal candidates should have a background in Japanese cuisine and strong leadership skills, aiming to enhance the restaurant's reputation in the area.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Creating & preparing a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients.
• Manage and lead the kitchen staff in head chef’s absence.
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-service skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work fast and accurately

Education

Culinary Diploma

Matric

Tools

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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 fulfil 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 (for example, 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
• 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
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays, weekends)