Sushi Head Chef

we are 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 fulfill quality standards.
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To be successful in this role, you should have experience with Japanese cuisine. Ultimately, you will help us establish our reputation as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the area.
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RESPONSIBILTIES:<\/b>
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• Creating & preparing a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients and raw fish (for example, salmon, tuna, unagi)
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• Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine
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•  Manage and lead the kitchen staff in head chef’s absence
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• Coordinate with our wait staff to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergies
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• Provides guidance & training to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating
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• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
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• Oversee and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients, including proper dating and quality assurance
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• Improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
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• Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities
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• Monitor and maintain hygiene and health and safety principles
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  Requirements<\/h3>

  REQUIREMENTS:<\/b>
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  • Matric, Culinary Diploma preferred
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  • Preferably +/ - 4 years previous experience in a senior chef role
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  • Work experience as a Sushi Chef or at an Asian restaurant
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  • Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi -rolling techniques
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  • Own transport with valid driver’s license
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  • Ability to work both fast and accurately
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  • Leadership and management skills
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  • Able to work in a team
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  • Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook)
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  • Exceptional customer -service skills
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  • Excellent written & oral communication skills
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  • Strong organizational skills
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  • Attention to detail
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  • Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays, weekends)
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  • Ability to work under pressure
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  • Creative problem -solving skills
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