Chef
Hospitality · Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Have you spent years making sushi, sashimi, izakaya favourites or Japanese hot dishes? Here is a chance to bring that skill to a professional kitchen in Australia, where hands-on ability, solid experience and reliability are truly valued.
This is not only about visa availability. The focus is on finding cooks whose real kitchen experience and abilities fit what the position needs. Whether it is careful sushi work or keeping up with a busy hot kitchen, the right person understands Japanese cuisine well, notices the small details and keeps quality steady even when service gets hectic.
Kitchen experience gained in the Philippines, the Middle East or anywhere else is worth highlighting, as long as you can show it.
Key Responsibilities
- Get the daily prep done before service starts
- Make sushi and sashimi using professional knife and preparation techniques
- Handle seafood preparation and cold-section mise en place
- Cook Japanese hot dishes on the grill, fryer, pan and yakitori sections
- Cook Japanese food that is authentic, consistent and nicely presented
- Choose, prepare and handle ingredients to professional kitchen standards
- Keep portions precise and presentation consistent
- Store food properly, keep it fresh and rotate stock
- Always follow food safety, hygiene and sanitation rules, and keep prep and cooking areas clean, organised and ready for service
- Stay quick and accurate when service is very busy
- Work hand in hand with the other kitchen staff so service runs smoothly, and help the wider team with daily operational needs
- Move between kitchen sections and adjust to operational needs when asked
- Show professionalism, discipline and attention to detail
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience cooking Japanese cuisine
- Proven work history in Japanese restaurants, sushi establishments, izakaya or similar commercial kitchens
- Practical skills in sushi, sashimi or Japanese hot food preparation, and the ability to demonstrate genuine hands-on culinary experience relevant to the role
- Excellent knife skills plus experience working with seafood
- Background in a fast-paced professional kitchen, keeping quality and consistency steady through busy services
- Good grasp of food safety, hygiene and professional kitchen practices
- Reliable, punctual and professional at work
- Communicates well and works as part of a kitchen team
- Candidates with full Australian working rights are welcome to apply
- Overseas candidates may be considered for 482 visa sponsorship if they meet the eligibility requirements
- Able to provide proper evidence of your professional experience and culinary skills
- Committed to a stable Australian employment opportunity and continued professional development
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Visa guide: Skills in Demand (482) Visa Guide for Filipino Workers