Sushi Chef

SUMMARY:
Mediterranean Restaurant based in Hazelwood is 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.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Creating & preparing a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients
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
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
Monitor and maintain hygiene and health and safety principles

Requirements:

Matric
Culinary Diploma / Sushi Qualifications
Preferably 2+ years previous experience in a Sushi Chef role.
Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques
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