Salary & Benefits: Base salary + super + bonus

Location: Okami Footscray- 84 Hopkins Street, Footscray, VIC 3011

About Us: OKAMI Japanese Restaurant is a pioneer in bringing Japanese style All You Can Eat into Australia. Every dish at OKAMI is freshly made to order from the menu with 45+ options. Combined with the cozy atmosphere, this makes OKAMI an essentially family and group gathering friendly venue.

For more information about us, feel free to visit our website: https://www.okamirestaurant.com.au/stores/footscray/

About the Role: We are currently seeking experienced Head Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at Okami Footscray. If you have a solid background in high-volume kitchen operations, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality food, we’d love to hear from you. Experience in Asian or Japanese cuisine is highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff.

Cook to order using various techniques and ensure consistent food quality.

Ensure consistent food quality and presentation standards.

Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment and hygiene practices.

Assist management with menu updates and implementation.

Manage inventory, ordering and minimize food waste.

Train kitchen staff on proper procedures and techniques.

Qualifications and Skills:

At least 2 years’ Head Chef experience in a commercial kitchen.

Current Food Handler Certificate is preferred;

Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Experience with Japanese or Asian cuisine is a plus.

Reliable, proactive, and a team player with a passion for hospitality.

Good communication and time management skills.

Good command of spoken and written English.

Must have Australian work rights.

What We Offer:

Base salary + super + performance bonus, with potential salary progression based on performance.

Structured onboarding & training to fast-track your understanding of our FOH systems and standards.

Supportive, high-energy team culture that values practical problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Career growth in a national, multi-site hospitality group with real scope to shape standards and outcomes.

We value your growth and development. By working with our Executive Chef and passionate kitchen team, you’ll gain hands-on experience and grow across all areas of kitchen operations.