Sushi Chefs

Frontline Recruitment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is seeking skilled sushi chefs to deliver consistent quality across multiple locations in Sydney. Roles span from head sushi chef to junior levels, with opportunities for advancement. Your roll-making expertise and knife skills will be valued and developed.

Permanent full-time opportunities offer clear progression paths, including senior leadership responsibilities such as staff training, roster management, and cost control across varied venues.

Qualifications

• Proven roll-making experience and solid foundational sushi skillset.
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• For senior positions: demonstrated experience managing kitchen operations, training staff, and handling orders.
• Familiarity with costing, roster planning, and kitchen management systems.
• Ability to maintain consistency and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across multiple venues while upholding sushi quality.
• Train staff, manage rosters, and ensure smooth service during peak hours.
• Control costs, monitor inventory, and coordinate supplier orders.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene across locations.

Skills

Roll-making experience

Knife skills

Kitchen operations leadership

Staff training

Roster management

Cost control

Quality consistency

Education

Formal training in Japanese cuisine or sushi preparation

Food safety and hygiene certification

Job description

We are building a team of skilled sushi chefs and a kitchen managers who can deliver consistent quality across multiple locations for fulltime opportunities. Offering roles for chefs at all levels, from head Sushi chef positions through to junior roles, where your roll-making expertise and knife skills will be valued and developed.

• Work across diverse venues, from relaxed casual settings to fine dining environments
• Permanent positions available at multiple levels, with clear pathways for progression
• For senior roles, take on leadership responsibilities including staff training, roster management, and cost control

Preferred Requirements

• Proven roll-making experience and solid foundational sushi skillset
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques
• For senior positions: demonstrated experience managing kitchen operations, training staff, and handling orders
• Familiarity with costing, roster planning, and kitchen management systems (for senior roles)
• Ability to maintain consistency and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in Japanese cuisine or sushi preparation, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Food safety and hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain)
• For head chef and senior kitchen manager roles: prior experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity within a commercial kitchen at a minimum of Sous Chef level