Sushi Chef - Lead High-End Izakaya Kitchen

Housaku Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Uniforms

Five weeks annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Izakaya Hosaku in Melbourne is seeking a seasoned Chef to lead our kitchen. We specialise in modern Japanese cuisine and vibrant service, requiring precision, creativity and a strong work ethic to sustain our high standards and rapid growth.

You will supervise fish preparation and sushi, plan menus with cost awareness, recruit and train staff, monitor stock, ensure proper handling and food safety, and maintain presentation across dishes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in commis chef/chef role
• Proven sushi making experience essential
• Commercial cookery or hospitality management qualifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food, especially fish and sushi
• Monitor quality and presentation to restaurant standards
• Plan menus and estimate food/labour costs
• Recruitment and training of staff
• Manage stock levels, inventory and orders
• Ensure proper handling, storage and labeling of ingredients
• Enforce food safety and sanitation regulations

Skills

Sushi making

Fast-paced kitchen

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Hospitality management

Job description

Izakaya Hosaku in Melbourne is seeking a seasoned Chef to lead our kitchen. We specialise in modern Japanese cuisine and vibrant service, requiring precision, creativity and a strong work ethic to sustain our high standards and rapid growth.

You will supervise fish preparation and sushi, plan menus with cost awareness, recruit and train staff, monitor stock, ensure proper handling and food safety, and maintain presentation across dishes.