Experienced Sushi Chef

380 Russell Pty Ltd

Melbourne VIC

Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)

Casual/Vacation

33 to 45 per hour

Food Quality

Food Safety

Kitchen Operations

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Sushi Chef to join our Sachi team as we prepare for the season. We're after someone who is confident in their skills, takes pride in their craft and can work efficiently in a busy kitchen without compromising quality. Working alongside our existing kitchen team, you'll be involved in preparing sushi, sashimi, nigiri and chirashi to a consistent standard, handling, portioning and preparing fresh seafood with care and precision, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety, supporting daily preparation, stock management and kitchen operations, and working collaboratively with the team during busy lunch and dinner services.

Key responsibilities

Preparing sushi, sashimi, nigiri and chirashi to a consistent standard

Handling, portioning and preparing fresh seafood with care and precision

Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety

Supporting daily preparation, stock management and kitchen operations

Working collaboratively with the team during busy lunch and dinner services

About you

Proven experience working as a sushi chef in a professional kitchen

Confident knife skills and knowledge of Japanese seafood preparation

Strong understanding of sushi rice, fish handling and food safety

Ability to work independently and perform under pressure

A positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to work as part of a team

Experience with premium seafood, fish butchery or omakase-style service will be highly regarded

About us

Sachi is a Japanese restaurant in the heart of Melbourne CBD, specialising in seafood, sushi, sashimi and our signature chirashi don. With a strong focus on quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation and Japanese techniques, we aim to deliver food that is precise in execution while keeping the dining experience relaxed and approachable. Sachi is part of Clove Group, a Melbourne-based hospitality collective bringing together distinct venues with a shared passion for good food, thoughtful hospitality and great people.

Benefits 33–45 per hour, depending on experience and ability, plus super

Shifts across lunch and dinner services

The opportunity to work with premium seafood and learn different Japanese preparation techniques

A supportive, collaborative kitchen environment

The potential for ongoing employment beyond the summer season

Opportunities to grow within Clove Group

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Send out your resume and Cover Letter to: carreers@clovegroup.com.au