TRAFFIC Western Cape

Sushi Chef

Empact Group

Job Description

The Main Purpose of the job:

To develop and plan menus, establish recipes and food purchase specifications, coordinate, execute, supervise, and evaluate all the food production activities of a fast paced operation. The Chef will assist in the management of strategic and day to day operations.

Education and Experience required:
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory
  • Minimum 5 years' experience of progressive culinary/kitchen management is compulsory
  • Proven experience as a Sushi Chef compulsory.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
  • Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining
  • Knowledge of South African and industry specific law
  • Strong financial acumen, proven budgetary and food control practices
Key areas of responsibility:
  • To develop and plan menus
  • Establish recipes and food purchase specifications
  • Coordinate, execute, supervise, and evaluate all food production activities of a fast paced operation
  • Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 ("POPI").

About This Role

Career insights for Chefs and Head Cooks positions

Salary Benchmark
$58,920/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination Monitoring Speaking Time Management Active Listening
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
03 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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