Sushi Chef / Sous Chef

Sushi Chef / Sous Chef — Toto Fish Bar, Glen Waverley
Multiple positions available | New opening

About us

Toto Fish Bar is a Japanese fish bar coming to Glen Waverley -- fresh seafood, a fun team, and a concept that Glen Waverley has never seen before. No egos, staff meals on us, and a real chance to shape something new from day one.

What you'll be doing

(Sushi Chef level)

• Prepare fish, seafood, rice, sauces and garnishes to spec

• Nigiri, maki, sashimi -- knife work and plating on point, every order

• Keep the station tight -- clean, labelled, organised

• Food safety and hygiene done properly, every shift (raw fish handling, temp control)

• Communicate clearly with FOH and the rest of the kitchen during service

• Follow prep lists, flag low stock, minimise waste

• Work fast under pressure without dropping quality

(Sous Chef level)

• Right hand to the Head Chef -- prep, service, organisation, the works

• Hold the standard: quality, plating, portions, consistency

• Own the prep lists, stock, ordering and waste

• Develop the junior team and step up when needed

• Help build the systems that make this kitchen run

Ideal experience

We care more about how you work than where you've worked. If you're clean, calm under pressure and reliable -- please apply and we can chat about which role at Toto could suit you 😃

• Experience handling sushi and sashimi

• Knife skills you're proud of and food safety discipline to match

• Team-first, ego-last attitude

• Availability to work weekends (essential)

• Must have current working rights

For Sous Chef applicants, these will stand out:

• Previous Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or strong senior cook experience.

• Food Safety Supervisor cert, or willingness to complete one

What we offer

• No ego, no shouting -- we're all adults, we communicate like it

• Get in at the start -- real input, real ownership

• Competitive pay in line with experience and the Hospitality Award

• Room to grow as Toto grows

To apply, please share:

• A short note on which role you're applying for + what motivates you

• Your resume

We look forward to meeting you!