Chef Wanted – Japanese Restaurant

Polaris Venture Pty Ltd; Sutherland Shire Council; Sur place; AUD 79 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Polaris Venture Pty Ltd is seeking a chef for its Moons Sushi restaurant in Menai, NSW. The role involves planning menus with management, preparing a range of Japanese dishes including sushi, and ensuring consistent quality, presentation and portions.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage ingredient costs and stock, maintain food safety standards, and work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Permanent full-time position with ~38 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Commercial Cookery or related field (or 3+ years experience)
• At least 1 year in a commercial kitchen as a Chef
• Experience in Japanese cuisine, including sushi and hot dishes
• Ability to plan menus, estimate ingredients and manage food costs
• Strong cooking techniques, presentation and quality control
• Knowledge of food storage, hygiene and safety procedures
• Coordinate kitchen operations during busy periods
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Responsabilités

• Plan and develop menus with management, considering customer preferences, seasonality and costs
• Prepare and cook a variety of Japanese dishes including sushi and hot items
• Supervise food preparation to maintain quality, flavour and portion sizes
• Estimate ingredients and food costs and assist with stock and orders
• Check ingredient quality and freshness and monitor quality throughout service
• Coordinate kitchen workflows for efficient prep and timely service
• Discuss issues with management and kitchen staff
• Demonstrate techniques and mentor junior staff
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in safe handling and presentation
• Monitor stock rotation and food preservation to minimise waste and maintain safety
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen environment and ensure safety procedures

Connaissances

Menu planning

Japanese cuisine

Kitchen management

Food cost control

Hygiene and food safety

Teamwork and communication

Staff training

Flexible roster

Formation

Certificate IV or higher in Commercial Cookery

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus in consultation with management, taking into account customer preferences, seasonal ingredients and food costs
• Prepare and cook a variety of Japanese dishes, including sushi, rice dishes, noodles, soups, grilled and fried menu items
• Oversee food preparation and cooking to ensure consistent quality, flavour, presentation and portion sizes
• Estimate ingredient requirements and food costs, and assist with ordering supplies and managing stock levels
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and monitor food quality throughout preparation and service
• Coordinate kitchen workflows to ensure efficient preparation and timely service during busy periods
• Discuss food preparation and service issues with management and kitchen and service staff
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance to junior kitchen staff
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in food preparation, presentation and safe food handling practices
• Monitor stock rotation, storage temperatures and food preservation procedures to minimise waste and maintain food safety
• Implement and maintain food safety, sanitation and workplace health and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:

• A relevant Certificate IV or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management or a related field; or at least three years of relevant work experience
• At least one year of recent experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
• Experience preparing Japanese cuisine, including sushi and hot dishes
• Ability to plan menus, estimate ingredient requirements and manage food costs
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food presentation and quality control
• Sound knowledge of food storage, hygiene and food safety procedures
• Ability to coordinate kitchen operations and maintain consistent standards during busy service periods
• Ability to train and supervise junior kitchen staff
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Employment Conditions

• Approximately 38 hours per week
• Salary of $79,456 - $83,200 plus superannuation per annum
• Rostered shifts, including evenings and weekends

Polaris Venture Pty Ltd

• Plan and develop menus in consultation with management, taking into account customer preferences, seasonal ingredients and food costs
• Prepare and cook a variety of Japanese dishes, including sushi, rice dishes, noodles, soups, grilled and fried menu items
• Oversee food preparation and cooking to ensure consistent quality, flavour, presentation and portion sizes
• Estimate ingredient requirements and food costs, and assist with ordering supplies and managing stock levels
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and monitor food quality throughout preparation and service
• Coordinate kitchen workflows to ensure efficient preparation and timely service during busy periods
• Discuss food preparation and service issues with management and kitchen and service staff
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance to junior kitchen staff
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in food preparation, presentation and safe food handling practices
• Monitor stock rotation, storage temperatures and food preservation procedures to minimise waste and maintain food safety
• Implement and maintain food safety, sanitation and workplace health and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:

• A relevant Certificate IV or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management or a related field; or at least three years of relevant work experience
• At least one year of recent experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
• Experience preparing Japanese cuisine, including sushi and hot dishes
• Ability to plan menus, estimate ingredient requirements and manage food costs
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food presentation and quality control
• Sound knowledge of food storage, hygiene and food safety procedures
• Ability to coordinate kitchen operations and maintain consistent standards during busy service periods
• Ability to train and supervise junior kitchen staff
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Employment Conditions

• Permanent full-time position
• Approximately 38 hours per week
• Salary of $79,456 - $83,200 plus superannuation per annum
• Rostered shifts, including evenings and weekends

About Company

Moons Sushi is a busy Japanese Restaurant in menai NSW.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79456-83200

Job Publish: 20-10-2026

Job Expire: 19-11-2026