Sushi Chef – Newly Restaurant – Stellenbosch

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a Sushi Chef for a new Japanese Restaurant based in the Winelands. You will 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 and be available to work during their opening hours. Ultimately, you will help the client establish their reputation as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the area and increase their clientele.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Creating a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients and raw fish (for example, salmon, tuna, unagi)
• Preparing all types of sushi, including maki, nigiri and sashimi
• Manage and lead the kitchen staff in chef’s absence
• Coordinate with our wait staff to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergies
• Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine
• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating
• Oversee and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
• Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
• Train and assess staff on the job
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities
• Assists head chef with menu creation
• Monitor and maintain hygiene and health and safety principles
• Maintain staff and leave rosters
• Ensure that all CDPs are familiar with the weekly and daily reservations, events and menu requirements
• Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature

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
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays, weekends)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creative problem-solving skills

To apply please send your CV, references and profile photo today… Good Luck!