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Japanese Chef and Cook

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Hospitality · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $60,000 - $79,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored

Sushi skills and a solid Japanese kitchen background? A busy izakaya-style restaurant and bar in Perth wants a full-time Chef and Cook, and the work is hands-on from the first service.

The venue has just moved into a new spot in a large shopping centre and the team is growing. The menu is Japanese and fusion, the service is high volume and you will help with menu development and quality control. It is a salaried job with split shifts, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and then 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates. Whether you are cooking in Mzansi or elsewhere, the requirements below decide who fits.

Keep your CV straight and to the point. Name every Japanese restaurant you have worked in, say whether you ran the sushi station or worked as an all-rounder, and show the busy services you have handled. Put your sushi and Japanese kitchen experience into a CV with Build AI CV.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cook Japanese and fusion dishes for lunch and dinner, sushi included
  • Run the sushi station when you are rostered on it
  • Jump in as an all-rounder in any section of the kitchen
  • Help develop the menu
  • Do quality control on what leaves the kitchen
  • Hold high-end standards at volume and talk to the team clearly while service is on

Requirements & Eligibility

  • At least 1 year of experience in a Japanese restaurant kitchen
  • Time as a sushi chef, all-rounder chef or cook
  • Strong knowledge of Japanese and fusion cooking
  • Ability to assist with menu development and quality control, plus experience in high-end and high-volume restaurants
  • A strong sense of responsibility and excellent teamwork and communication

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