Commis Chef - Sushi | Yakimono

The Lucas Collective; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Immediate start

Fast paced environment

Job summary

Yakimono, part of The Lucas Collective, is seeking a Commis Chef with sushi experience to join our team in Melbourne. You will be driven, passionate about cooking, and eager to learn from industry leaders in a fast-paced Japanese dining concept.

We value teamwork and a positive attitude, with a supportive environment and ongoing paid training. An immediate start is available for the right candidate, with opportunities to grow within Lucas Collective.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Sushi experience is highly regarded.
• Ability to effectively follow instructions and absorb new information.
• Team player and display a positive attitude.
• Use correct techniques and follow procedures and recipes when preparing and cooking menu items.
• Foundation knife skills and understanding of basic cookery terms and techniques.
• Time management during preparation and service periods.
• Calm and composed demeanour.
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and techniques.
• Follow established procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and station.

Skills

Sushi experience

Team player

Time management

Calm under pressure

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

• Supportive team with ongoing, paid training
• Fun, rewarding and fast paced environment

• Supportive team with ongoing, paid training
• Immediate start available
• Fun, rewarding and fast paced environment

About Yakimono:

A creative tribute to the corruptible side of Japanese cuisine, Yakimono is an exuberant inner-urban Japanese eating house in the heart of the CBD. The colourful and high energy Yakimono joined the Lucas Collective family in late 2021.

About Lucas Collective:

Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is hometo the country’s most loved and acclaimed restaurant, bar and event brands - including Chin Chin, Maison Batard, Society, Grill Americano, Yakimono and more.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a Commis Chef with sushi experience to join our team at Yakimono. You will be driven and genuinely passionate about cooking. This is an amazing opportunity to start your culinary journey and learn from the best in the industry. You will be a passionate and a highly energetic hospitality professional.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen
• Sushi experience is highly regarded
• Ability to effectively follow instructions and absorb new information
• Team player and display a positive attitude
• Use correct techniques and follow procedures and recipes when preparing and cooking menu items
• Foundation knife skills and understanding of basic cookery terms and techniques
• Time management during preparation and service periods
• Calm and composed demeanour
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience

Working with Lucas Collective:

At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that's inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.

For more information on what it's like to work at Lucas Collective, visit www.lucascollective.com.

Lucas Collective is a company that values its people and its culture. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues, and development opportunities to support and grow your career.