Chef

Hospitality · Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

A full-time Chef role in Melbourne is open to cooks with proven experience in Japanese cuisine. The focus is simple: practical skills, real experience and professional reliability.

Visa availability is not the main point here. What matters is whether your hands-on experience and culinary capability can be confidently matched to what the position requires, so expect to be asked for evidence of your background.

The work ranges from precise sushi preparation to fast hot kitchen service. You need a strong understanding of Japanese cuisine, an eye for detail and the discipline to keep quality high when the kitchen is under pressure. Protect yourself: deal only with verified employers and keep copies of everything you submit.

Key Responsibilities

Keep up speed and accuracy through high-volume service
Prepare authentic Japanese dishes with consistent results and strong presentation
Produce sushi and sashimi with professional knife and preparation technique, and prepare seafood and the cold-section mise en place
Run Japanese hot dishes across the grill, fryer, pan and yakitori sections
Select and handle ingredients to professional kitchen standards, with precise portions and consistent plating
Finish the daily prep list before service
Manage food storage, freshness and stock rotation correctly
Comply with food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements at all times and keep work areas clean, organised and service-ready
Coordinate with fellow kitchen staff for smooth service and support the wider team's daily operational needs
Adapt to different sections and operational requirements as needed
Hold yourself to professional standards, discipline and attention to detail

Requirements & Eligibility

Overseas candidates may be considered for 482 visa sponsorship where they meet the eligibility requirements
Candidates who have full Australian working rights are also welcome to apply
Minimum 3 years in professional Japanese cuisine
Employment history in Japanese restaurants, sushi establishments, izakaya or similar commercial kitchens that can be proven
Practical skills in sushi, sashimi or Japanese hot food preparation that you can demonstrate
Strong knife work and seafood handling experience
Ability to show genuine hands-on culinary experience relevant to this position
Experience in a fast-paced professional kitchen and the ability to hold quality and consistency through busy services
Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and professional kitchen practice
Punctual, reliable and professional
Strong communicator who works well within a kitchen team
Ability to supply appropriate evidence supporting your professional experience and culinary skills
Commitment to a stable Australian employment opportunity and ongoing professional growth

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