CHEF DE PARTIE / SOUS CHEF

Yakisan is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie / Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. Working alongside Head Chef Brandon, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, delivering consistently high standards in a fast-paced, premium dining environment. This is an opportunity for a driven chef who takes pride in their craft, thrives during service and wants to continue developing within a growing hospitality team.

ABOUT YOU
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie or above in a premium, à la carte restaurant
- Strong section management and service experience
- Experience or an interest in Japanese and Korean-inspired cuisine highly regarded
- Confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
- High attention to detail across preparation, cooking and presentation
- Available to work weekends, public holidays and a mix of opening and closing shifts
- Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

THE ROLE
- Manage and maintain your section to Yakisan’s standards
- Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently throughout service
- Support senior chefs with daily kitchen operations
- Maintain a clean, organised and service-ready workstation
- Assist with stock rotation, ordering, storage and inventory
- Ensure food safety, hygiene and workplace procedures are followed
- Work collaboratively across the kitchen to deliver an exceptional guest experience
- Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team
- Contribute to a positive, professional and high-performing kitchen culture