Sushi Chef - Busy Restaurant - George

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a Sushi Chef for a new Asian inspired Restaurant based in Geroge. 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.

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 each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric, Culinary Diploma preferred
• Preferably +/- 2 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 organisational 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!