Chef (Japanese Cuisine)

About the Role

We are a well-established and high-performing Japanese restaurant located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Due to the continued business growth and increasing customer demand, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef specializing in Japanese cuisine to join our team.

This role requires a professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to maintain authentic food standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Salary range: $76000-$80000

• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of Japanese dishes to ensure consistent quality, and visual appeal.
• Design and update the menu, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Manage inventory and liaise with suppliers to ensure consistent availability of ingredients while minimizing waste.
• Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring that food preparation areas, tools, and equipment are clean and well-maintained.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff in Japanese cooking techniques and proper kitchen practices.
• Monitor food costs and manage the kitchen budget effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with Australian food safety and hygiene regulations.

• Minimum 2 years of experience specializing in Japanese cuisine, particularly as a Japanese Cuisine Chef.
• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (preferred).
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-demand and fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, team management skills and communication skills.