Chef

YH & SO KIM LIMITED (Kabuki Sushi) is seeking a full-time Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team. We specialise in Japanese cuisine with Korean food flavors blended in and offer an excellent environment to grow your career in the hospitality industry as our menu features a wide range of dishes—from fresh sushi, bento boxes, donburi rice bowls, tempura and to noodles and more—crafted daily using fresh quality ingredients.

If you are passionate about  Japanese and Korean cooking and enjoy creating high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen, we would love to hear from you

Minimum Guaranteed Hours : At least 30 hours weekly – up to 48 hours

Location : Hamilton

Your day-to-day work will involve :

Ordering food supplies and managing stock control

Training and mentoring new kitchen staff

Managing portions, controlling and maintaining food quality

Planning menus & developing seasonal and specialty Japanese dishes

Preparing ingredients and crafting sushi, sashimi, tempura, and other traditional dishes

Estimating and advising on food costs and pricing

Collaborating with kitchen staff on preparation issues & managing the team

Ensuring dishes are prepared following traditional Japanese techniques and recipes

Monitoring quality from food preparation to final presentation

Applicants for this role should have :

Relevant work experience (at least 2 years), or a diploma in cookery, or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline

A professional, “can-do” attitude

Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities in a busy kitchen

Strong communication skills and proven leadership abilities to manage staff

A solid understanding of health & safety practices

Background in Japanese or Korean  cuisine is advantaged

This is a fantastic opportunity for a varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environment. Remuneration is negotiable for the right candidate, between $30.00 – $35.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

If this sounds like you, apply today!