Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Melbourne kitchens that serve sushi, sashimi and izakaya food need cooks who have done the work for real, and this Chef role is built around that kind of experience. You would prepare Japanese dishes from the cold section through to the grill, fryer and yakitori stations, keeping quality steady even when orders stack up.
Overseas candidates may be considered for 482 visa sponsorship where eligibility requirements are met, which makes it a practical option for Malaysians with a Japanese kitchen background looking at kerja luar negara.
Before you apply, list the Japanese dishes and stations you have worked on, such as sushi, sashimi and yakitori. Shape a Melbourne Japanese-cuisine chef CV with Build AI CV so your knife skills and seafood handling are easy to spot.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook Japanese dishes with authenticity, consistency and good presentation in mind
- Prepare sushi and sashimi using professional knife technique
- Handle seafood and set up the cold section ready for service
- Work the hot side of a Japanese menu across the grill, fryer, pan and yakitori
- Choose, prepare and handle ingredients to commercial kitchen standards
- Keep portions exact and plates consistent
- Finish daily prep before service begins
- Store food properly, keep it fresh and rotate stock
- Follow food safety, hygiene and sanitation rules at all times
- Keep prep and cooking areas clean, tidy and ready for service
- Stay accurate and efficient through high-volume services while working smoothly with the rest of the kitchen team
- Move between sections when needed and support the team with daily kitchen tasks, with a disciplined, detail-focused approach
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of professional Japanese cuisine experience
- A track record in Japanese restaurants, sushi establishments, izakaya or comparable commercial kitchens
- Practical, demonstrable skills in sushi, sashimi or Japanese hot food
- Strong knife skills and experience handling seafood
- Genuine hands-on culinary experience that fits the position
- Experience 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, and a good communicator within a kitchen team
- Candidates with full Australian working rights are welcome to apply
- Applicants should be able to supply suitable evidence of their professional experience and culinary skills
- Commitment to a stable Australian employment opportunity and ongoing professional development
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Visa guide: Australia 482 Visa Guide for Malaysians