Head Chef - Luxury Japanese Fine-Dining Launch

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs in Sydney is seeking a Head Chef to launch a new luxury Modern Japanese fine-dining venue in the Sydney CBD, opening mid-2027 in a prestigious development. You will lead the kitchen beside the Executive Chef, overseeing sushi, robata, omakase, and private dining, while driving menu development and culinary standards.

A culture of respect, mentorship and top-tier guest experiences is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in acclaimed Japanese premium-dining restaurants.
• Exceptional knowledge of Japanese cuisine, technical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong commercial understanding of food and labour costs.
• A demonstrated record of developing, motivating and retaining outstanding kitchen teams.
• Excellent skills in communication, organisation and leadership under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of all kitchen operations, covering sushi, robata, omakase, à la carte and private dining
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, innovation and culinary execution
• Lead, mentor and motivate a high-performing brigade and shape a respectful, professional kitchen culture
• Recruit, train and develop talented chefs, keeping accountability and operational discipline in place
• Oversee food costs, labour, purchasing, budgets, rosters and stock control with an eye on profitability
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation and guest experiences, alongside the highest food safety, hygiene and compliance standards

Skills

Senior leadership

Japanese cuisine

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff mentoring

Tools

Budgeting

Purchasing

Job description

Employer Sponsored Jobs in Sydney is seeking a Head Chef to launch a new luxury Modern Japanese fine-dining venue in the Sydney CBD, opening mid-2027 in a prestigious development. You will lead the kitchen beside the Executive Chef, overseeing sushi, robata, omakase, and private dining, while driving menu development and culinary standards.

A culture of respect, mentorship and top-tier guest experiences is essential.