Woods & Co Recruitment have teamed up with an up-and-coming hospitality group in search for a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen of one of Melbourne's top Izakaya dining destinations. Known for its lively and immersive atmosphere, you’ll get to work with premium ingredients to craft innovative menus and uphold the venue’s reputation for authentic Japanese dining. This is your chance to step into a leadership role and shape the kitchen of a bold Japanese venue. What’s in it for you? $80,000 - $90,000 Super. Play a key operational role in a premium Japanese venue. Work alongside a passionate BOH team with access to premium, high-grade ingredients. Be part of a fast growing company that is looking to scale nationally. Strong support from ownership with clear opportunities for career growth. Staff meals provided and generous discounts across the group. What do you do? Oversee and coordinate day-to-day kitchen operations and service flow. Support the BOH team with menu execution, ordering and staff training. Operate Yakiniku grills and deliver an engaging, high-quality dining experience. Supervise and mentor the BOH team to maintain consistency and efficiency. Manage stock control, ordering and assist with food costing. Uphold food safety, hygiene and OH&S compliance at all times. What do you need? 2 years experience as Senior Sous Chef in traditional Japanese cuisine. Strong knowledge of Japanese techniques, ingredients and flavour profiles. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to thrive in high-volume kitchens whilst maintaining quality. Strong financial and organisational acumen. Passion for Japanese food! If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW ! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact: Kat on 0482 095 930 or kat@woodsco.com.au Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. *You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.
