Japanese Restaurant Chef Recruitment

Sashimi Master is a family-style Japanese restaurant located in Ringwood East, Melbourne. We are well-loved by our community for our fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, with a focus on seafood rice bowls (kaisendon), sushi, and sashimi. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a full-time Japanese Chef with a strong background in Japanese cuisine to join our team.

Responsibilities

As a Japanese Restaurant Chef at Sashimi Master, you will:

• Prepare, handle, and create sashimi, sushi, and seafood rice bowls;

• Maintain high standards of food preparation, hygiene, and presentation;

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks at once;

• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth and timely service;

• Assist with daily kitchen operations, minimizing waste and maintaining safety standards;

• Uphold our restaurant’s core values of freshness, quality, and consistency.

Requirements

• Background in Japanese cuisine, with hands-on experience in sushi and sashimi preparation;

• At least 2–3 years of relevant work experience;

• Strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure;

• Stable temperament and a strong team player;

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and handle multiple tasks effectively;

• Relevant cookery certificate (Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery / Asian Cookery) preferred.

Work Hours & Location

• Location: Ringwood East, Melbourne

• Hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

• Saturday Lunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive annual salary of AU$70,000 – 75,000 plus super guarantee, depending on experience and skills.

If you are passionate about Japanese cuisine and would like to grow your career in a warm, professional, and energetic environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send in your resume — we look forward to welcoming you to the Sashimi Master family