Sushi Chef Cape Winelands

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

We are seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team, working closely with the Head Chef to manage ingredients, maintain stock, and deliver high-quality Asian cuisine. The ideal candidate will have experience in Asian cooking and a keen eye for detail, contributing to a dining experience that reflects excellence in both flavor and presentation.

Requirements:

• Matric certificate;

• Culinary Diploma

• Approximately 4 years experience in a senior chef role.

• Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or in an Asian restaurant setting.

• Solid understanding of various sushi types and rolling techniques.

• Own transport and valid drivers license.

• Ability to work quickly without compromising accuracy.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment.

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• High attention to detail and quality.

• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare a diverse sushi menu using a variety of fresh ingredients, including raw fish such as salmon, tuna, and unagi.

• Cook appetizers, soups, and salads in line with Japanese culinary principles.

• Lead kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring smooth operations.

• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to accommodate special requests and dietary requirements.

• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating standards.

• Monitor all food preparation and presentation to maintain quality and consistency.

• Manage kitchen inventory, ensuring ingredients are properly stored, dated, and maintained.

• Minimize food waste and assist in budget management.

• Support ongoing kitchen organization, staff development, and training initiatives.

• Uphold hygiene, safety, and health standards at all times.