Sushi Chef de Partie - Chotto Matte - Bondi NSW

Chotto Matte; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chotto Matte is launching in Sydney and recruiting skilled Sushi Chefs de Partie to build our opening kitchen. You will run your section with precision, delivering signature sushi, sashimi and Nikkei dishes using premium seafood and produce.

As part of the launch team, you will work closely with Head Chef and Sous Chefs to shape the kitchen, mentor junior cooks and uphold cost and quality targets in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef de Partie or equivalent in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of traditional sushi technique, with curiosity about Nikkei and fusion flavours.
• Calm and organised under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• A team player with clear communication and a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section from mise en place through to service, maintaining high standards of prep and presentation.
• Work closely with Head Chef and Sous Chefs to execute the menu and help shape the kitchen at launch.
• Guide and support junior chefs, fostering a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture.
• Manage stock, minimise waste and contribute to cost and quality targets.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements at all times.

Skills

Knife skills

Team player

Under pressure

Willing to learn

Job description

Launch one of Bondi Beach’s most exciting new restaurant openings.

Chotto Matte is a globally recognised Japanese–Peruvian fusion restaurant group, with venues in London, Manchester, San Francisco, Toronto, Doha and Riyadh, and now launching in Sydney.

Our venues bring together bold Nikkei cuisine, immersive interiors, music, art and energy to create a dining experience that feels vibrant, premium and unforgettable.

We're building our opening kitchen team and are looking for skilled Sushi Chefs de Partie who want to be part of something new from day one.

The Role

As Sushi Chef de Partie, you'll run your section with precision and pride, working with premium seafood and produce to deliver Chotto Matte's signature sushi, sashimi and Nikkei dishes. You'll:

Take ownership of your section, from mise en place through to service, maintaining consistently high standards of preparation and presentation.

Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to execute the menu and help shape the kitchen during our launch.

Guide and support junior chefs, setting the tone for a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture.

Manage stock, minimise waste and contribute to the kitchen's cost and quality targets.

Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements at all times.

About You

Proven experience as a Sushi Chef de Partie or in an equivalent role in a professional kitchen.

Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of traditional sushi technique, with curiosity about Nikkei and fusion flavours.

Calm and organised under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

A team player with clear communication and a positive, can-do attitude.

Reliable, self-motivated and open to feedback and learning.

Experience in premium, hatted or high-energy restaurant settings is highly regarded.

Pre-opening experience is a bonus.

About You

Across all roles, we’re looking for people who share the same qualities:

• Passion for food and hospitality


• Strong work ethic and reliability


• Pride in quality and consistency


• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the team


• Ability to work calmly during busy services


• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene


• Desire to learn, develop and improve


• Previous experience in Japanese, Peruvian, Nikkei or premium-fine dining kitchens will be highly regarded for the role.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia

We welcome applications from candidates who may require visa sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a globally recognised hospitality brand


• Be part of a vibrant, high-energy restaurant environment


• Opportunities for career development within an international group


• Work with a passionate and talented hospitality team