Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Prepare Japanese food across cold and hot sections in a Melbourne kitchen. Sushi, sashimi, izakaya dishes, grill, fryer, pan and yakitori work call for genuine practical experience and consistent quality through high-volume service. The team needs disciplined preparation, careful seafood handling and strong knife skills.
Overseas candidates may be considered for 482 visa sponsorship where eligibility requirements are met.
Use an English CV to explain the Japanese sections you cover and your sushi, sashimi or hot-food skills. build a Japanese cuisine chef CV across cold and hot sections with verifiable kitchen experience and practical examples of preparation, portioning and service teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook authentic Japanese dishes consistently with good presentation, preparing sushi and sashimi with professional knife skills.
- Handle seafood and prepare the cold section and cook hot menu items across grill, fryer, pan and yakitori.
- Select and prepare ingredients to commercial standards, maintaining precise portions and consistent plates.
- Complete daily preparation before service, store food correctly, maintain freshness and rotate stock.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and sanitation and maintain clean, tidy, service-ready areas.
- Work accurately and efficiently through high volume, move between sections as needed and support daily tasks with disciplined teamwork and attention to detail.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of professional Japanese cuisine experience in Japanese restaurants, sushi establishments, izakaya or comparable commercial kitchens.
- Demonstrable sushi, sashimi or Japanese hot-food skills, strong knife skills and seafood handling.
- Genuine practical culinary experience suited to the role and ability to maintain consistent quality during fast-paced professional service.
- Good understanding of professional kitchen practices, food safety and hygiene.
- Reliable, punctual and professional, communicating well with kitchen colleagues; candidates with full Australian working rights are welcome.
- Applicants should provide suitable professional experience and culinary skills evidence, with commitment to stable Australian employment and ongoing development.
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