Japanese Kitchen Lead - Fast-Paced Growth & Perks

EVT Limited; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

Movie tickets plus discounts on Gold,

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth across our hotel &

Paid parental leave

Community and volunteering opportuniti

Job summary

EVT Limited’s Yamagen Japanese restaurant on the Gold Coast is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to manage a station, uphold high hygiene standards, and mentor junior staff. You’ll contribute to a fast-paced, high-volume environment and collaborate across multiple kitchen sections to ensure top-quality plating and service.

Candidates with strong Japanese cooking techniques, knife skills, and calm under pressure will thrive in this role, with advantages for those with tempura, robata,

Qualifications

• Strong all-round experience in Japanese cooking techniques.
• Good knife skills and food hygiene knowledge.
• Clear communication and a keen eye for detail.
• Calm under pressure, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Proven experience working in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Advantageous: tempura, robata, sashimi and sushi skills, plus ordering and general administration.

Responsibilities

• Help manage a section of the kitchen at Yamagen, our Japanese restaurant, keeping quality, consistency and presentation at the highest standard
• Run your station, overseeing preparation, cooking and presentation so every dish leaves the kitchen fresh, tasty and beautifully plated
• Uphold strict hygiene and food safety standards, with regular checks across the kitchen
• Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen team members to build a culture of excellence
• Collaborate with the team across our multifaceted kitchens to keep service smooth during peak times and special events
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team to keep teamwork efficient and the environment positive

Skills

Japanese cooking

Knife skills

Food hygiene

Communication

Calm under pressure

Dynamic kitchen

Tempura

Robata

Sashimi

Sushi

Ordering admin

Job description

EVT Limited’s Yamagen Japanese restaurant on the Gold Coast is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to manage a station, uphold high hygiene standards, and mentor junior staff. You’ll contribute to a fast-paced, high-volume environment and collaborate across multiple kitchen sections to ensure top-quality plating and service.

Candidates with strong Japanese cooking techniques, knife skills, and calm under pressure will thrive in this role, with advantages for those with tempura, robata,