Sushi Chef

Recruiter

Phoenix Recruitment

Job Ref

JHB001579/DB

Date posted

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Japanese Restaurant in Cape Town 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 and raw fish (salmon, tuna, unagi) Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine 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, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating 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 Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities Monitor and maintain hygiene and health and safety principles Requirements: Matric Culinary Diploma / Sushi Qualifications 2-4 years previous experience in a Sushi Chef role. 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