Sous Chef – (Fusion Japanese Restaurant)

Sous Chef – Koi Toy (Fusion Japanese Restaurant)

Location: Pentridge Shopping Centre Coburg VIC

Position: Full-Time, Sous Chef
Cuisine: Innovative Japanese Fusion

Are you a leader where culinary tradition meets bold innovation?

Koi Toy is not just a restaurant; it's a stage for culinary artistry. As we continue to captivate our guests with a daring fusion of Japanese precision and global flavors, we are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to become the essential right hand to our Head Chef.

This is more than a management role—it’s a creative partnership. You will be instrumental in shaping daily operations, mentoring a passionate team, and ensuring every dish that leaves our pass tells the story of Koi Toy’s unique vision.

Your Mission:

As Sous Chef, you will be the operational backbone of our kitchen. You will translate the Head Chef’s vision into flawless execution, maintain our renowned standards, and inspire the brigade to achieve excellence daily.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead & Inspire: Act as a leader on the kitchen floor, fostering a culture of respect, precision, and continuous improvement. Train, mentor, and develop the CDP and Commis team.
· Uphold Excellence: Enforce the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control across all sections. Conduct daily line checks.
· Kitchen Management: Oversee daily mise en place, kitchen organization, inventory, ordering, and food cost management in collaboration with the Head Chef.
· Menu Development: Actively contribute creative ideas and execute new dishes for seasonal menus and specials, bringing your knowledge of Japanese and fusion techniques to the table.
· Systems & Safety: Champion all health, safety, and sanitation protocols (HACCP). Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, efficiently, and safely at all times.
· Service Leadership: Run the pass during service with calm authority, ensuring timing, communication, and flow are impeccable.

Who You Are:

· Proven Leader: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or a strong, ready-to-promote Chef de Partie in a high-volume, fine-dining, or upscale casual environment. Japanese or Asian-fusion experience is highly preferred.
· Culinary Expert: Exceptional technical skills across butchery, sauces, and cooking methods. Proficiency in Japanese techniques (sushi, robata，general Japanese hot kitchen) is a major asset.
· Business Acumen: Solid understanding of kitchen finances, including food costing, inventory control, and labor management.
· Resilient Conductor: Thrives under pressure during busy services. Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
· Creative Collaborator: Brings a point of view, a passion for flavor, and a desire to innovate within our fusion concept.
· Mentor Mindset: Takes genuine pride in developing team members and elevating the entire brigade.

Why Join Koi Toy?

· Creative Ownership: Play a key role in a respected, creative culinary concept where your voice matters.
· Career Growth: A clear path for professional development within an ambitious group.
· Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive gratuity share.
· Benefits: Include health/dental benefits (if applicable), staff meals, and dining discounts.
· The Team: Work alongside talented, passionate professionals in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Step into Leadership.

If you are ready to lead from the front and help steer the culinary journey of Koi Toy, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resumé and a cover letter that tells us not just where you’ve been, but where you want to go. Highlight your experience with Japanese/fusion cuisine and what leadership means to you.

Email your application to: ••••@KOITOY.COM.AU
Subject Line: Sous Chef Application – [Your Name]