Restaurant Manager

SUSHI ON COOKS HILL PTY LTD; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

SUSHI ON COOKS HILL PTY LTD – Newcastle NSW is seeking a hands-on manager to lead a busy Japanese sushi restaurant. You will work alongside the team during service, taking responsibility for staff, food quality and overall restaurant operations.

The role will be based in the nigiri and sashimi section, requiring strong hands-on sushi kitchen experience with nigiri, fish preparation and cutting, and sashimi, and ability to work across sushi roll and hot food sections as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous sushi chef experience is required.
• Strong nigiri, sashimi and fish preparation/cutting experience.
• Experience in sushi roll preparation.
• Restaurant management or strong supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Hands-on and willing to work alongside the team.
• Reliable, responsible and well organised.
• Able to work independently and make decisions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure smooth service
• Lead, supervise and train staff
• Manage rosters and daily staffing
• Maintain food quality, stock levels, ordering and FIFO
• Maintain high standards of cleaning, hygiene and food safety
• Prepare nigiri and sashimi and handle/cut fish confidently
• Work across nigiri, sushi roll and hot food sections
• Maintain consistency, presentation and quality during busy service

Skills

Nigiri preparation

Sashimi

Fish cutting

Restaurant management

Staff leadership

Hands-on

Food safety

Job description

SUSHI ON COOKS HILL PTY LTD – Newcastle NSW

This is a hands-on management role at a busy Japanese sushi restaurant. You will work alongside the team during service while taking responsibility for staff, food quality and overall restaurant operations.

The role will primarily be based in the nigiri and sashimi section, so strong hands-on sushi kitchen experience is important. You should be confident with nigiri preparation, fish preparation and cutting, and sashimi, and also be able to work across the sushi roll and hot food sections when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure smooth service
• Lead, supervise and train staff
• Manage rosters and daily staffing
• Maintain food quality, stock levels, ordering and FIFO
• Maintain high standards of cleaning, hygiene and food safety
• Prepare nigiri and sashimi and handle/cut fish confidently
• Work across nigiri, sushi roll and hot food sections
• Maintain consistency, presentation and quality during busy service

About You

• Previous sushi chef experience is required
• Strong experience with nigiri, sashimi and fish preparation/cutting
• Experience in sushi roll preparation
• Restaurant management or strong supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and staff management skills
• Hands-on and willing to work alongside the team
• Reliable, responsible and well organised
• Able to work independently and make decisions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene

What We Offer

• Competitive $85,000 + super salary
• 4-day working week with 3 days off
• Stable, long-term position
• Training provided on our restaurant systems and procedures
• Opportunity to manage and oversee the restaurant’s day-to-day operations