Send an email about this job to a friend or to yourself. Our client in Stellenbosch is seeking a Sushi Chef to join their Japanese themed restaurant. You will work closely with the Head Chef, managing food stock and ensuring quality standards. Experience with Japanese cuisine is essential to help establish our reputation as one of the area's top Japanese restaurants. EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : HospitalityBASIC SALARY : Market RelatedSTART DATE : A.S.A.PREQUIREMENTS:Matric, Culinary Diploma preferredPreferably +/- 4 years previous experience in a senior chef roleWork experience as a Sushi Chef or at an Asian restaurantGood knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniquesOwn transport with valid driver’s licenseAbility to work both fast and accuratelyLeadership and management skillsAble to work in a teamBasic computer skills (word, excel, outlook)Exceptional customer-service skillsExcellent written & oral communication skillsStrong organizational skillsAttention to detailAvailability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays,WeekendsAbility to work under pressureCreative problem-solving skillsDUTIES: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 cuisineManage and lead the kitchen staff in head chef’s absenceCoordinate with our wait staff to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergiesProvides guidance & training to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish platingSupervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standardsOversee and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients, including proper dating and quality assuranceImprove waste reduction and manage budgetary concernsWorks with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunitiesMonitor and maintain hygiene and health and safety principlesHOURS:5 Days a week (Shift work)Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today. Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider. Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business. Our large candidate database and quality customer service ethos is what differentiates us from our competitors, enabling is to be considered a strategic partner to our valued candidates and clients.#J-18808-Ljbffr