Commis Chef | Yoko Dining

Yoko Dining; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and dinner shifts

Staff discounts at venues

Career progression

Group-wide benefits

Job summary

Yoko Dining in Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves is seeking a Commis Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen that blends Japanese classics with local produce.

You’ll work under pressure, bring energy, precision and creativity to every plate, and benefit from lunch and dinner shifts, staff discounts, and career progression within The Apollo Restaurant Group.

Experience of at least 2 years in a high-volume kitchen is required; a passion for Japanese or Asian cuisine is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a high-volume kitchen.
• Detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for Japanese or Asian cuisine is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver dishes that celebrate Japanese classics and local produce.
• Contribute to a fast-paced service with energy, precision, and creativity.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Works well under pressure

Japanese/Asian cuisine bonus

Job description

Nestled beneath Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge, Yoko Dining brings the high-energy buzz of Tokyo’s backstreets to the riverfront at Howard Smith Wharves. With a fast-paced, upbeat atmosphere and a love for bold flavours and vinyl beats, Yoko serves up a shot of pop-infused Japanese dining with Brisbane’s best view.

We're on the hunt for an experienced Commis Chef who thrives under pressure, knows their way around a Hibachi grill, and lives for the energy of a busy service.

This is your chance to join one of Brisbane’s most exciting kitchens.

The Role As a Chef at Yoko, you'll work alongside a passionate team, delivering consistently delicious dishes that celebrate both Japanese classics and Brisbane’s local produce. With a menu that spans premium sashimi to perfectly grilled wagyu, and a drinks list that’s as inventive as it is fun, this role is for someone ready to bring energy, precision, and creativity to every plate.

What We’re Looking For, you are someone who:

• Has at least 2 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Brings attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Loves working with quality produce and innovative dishes
• Has a passion for Japanese or Asian cuisine (not essential, but a bonus!)
• Is organised, accountable, and keen to learn from some of the best in the business

Nestled beneath Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge, Yoko Dining brings the high-energy buzz of Tokyo’s backstreets to the riverfront at Howard Smith Wharves. With a fast-paced, upbeat atmosphere and a love for bold flavours and vinyl beats, Yoko serves up a shot of pop-infused Japanese dining with Brisbane’s best view.

We're on the hunt for an experienced Commis Chef who thrives under pressure, knows their way around a Hibachi grill, and lives for the energy of a busy service.

This is your chance to join one of Brisbane’s most exciting kitchens.

The Role As a Chef at Yoko, you'll work alongside a passionate team, delivering consistently delicious dishes that celebrate both Japanese classics and Brisbane’s local produce. With a menu that spans premium sashimi to perfectly grilled wagyu, and a drinks list that’s as inventive and fun, this role is for someone ready to bring energy, precision, and creativity to every plate.

What We’re Looking For, you are someone who:

• Has at least 2 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Brings attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Loves working with quality produce and innovative dishes
• Has a passion for Japanese or Asian cuisine (not essential, but a bonus!)
• Is organised, accountable, and keen to learn from some of the best in the business

Why Join Us?

• Work-life balance with a mix of lunch and dinner shifts
• Be part of a fun, supportive and growing team
• Training and career progression across our expanding group
• Generous staff discounts at all Howard Smith Wharves venues
• Further benefits and opportunities across The Apollo Restaurant Group – including Cho Cho San, Greca, Olympus Dining, and The Apollo Ginza

About The Apollo Restaurant Group

We're a collective of celebrated restaurants spanning Brisbane, Sydney, and Tokyo. Each venue is unique, connected by our shared passion for creating timeless hospitality experiences where both guests and staff feel welcome, valued, and inspired.