The Role

As our full-time Sushi Chef, you'll be the engine of the kitchen. You'll run morning prep, roll continuously through peak hours, and keep our production tight, efficient, and adaptable as we learn what our customers love. You'll also contribute to menu development, including ongoing specials and new roll ideas that align with our modern, Melbourne-cool brand.

This is primarily a solo kitchen role (with support from a kitchen hand during prep hours), so it suits someone confident, independent, and comfortable taking ownership of the kitchen day-to-day.

What You'll Do

Lead daily prep: rice, proteins, veg, toppings, display rolls
Roll sushi with speed, consistency, and precision during peak service
Help finalise the core menu and contribute ongoing specials and new roll ideas
Manage daily production planning, adjusting based on sales patterns and customer demand
Place ingredient orders and maintain stock levels (owner manages supplier relationships)
Track wastage, yield, and portion control
Maintain a clean, organised, food-safe kitchen
Work independently with minimal supervision
Uphold Sooshy's modern, urban brand through presentation and quality

What You Bring

2+ years' experience as a Sushi Chef or in a Japanese kitchen
Strong knife skills and high-volume ability
Confidence in rice cooking, portion control, and prep systems
Ability to work fast without compromising quality
A calm, systematic approach especially during the lunch rush
Creativity within a simple, modern menu framework
Reliability, independence, and pride in consistency
Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
Must have current Australian work rights with no sponsorship required

Why You'll Love Working at Sooshy

Working at Sooshy means joining a kitchen that's modern, organised, and built for people who take pride in doing things well. Our operations are intentionally streamlined with a tight menu, clean systems, and a clear rhythm to each day so you can focus on producing great food without the usual chaos of hospitality.

Because we operate Monday to Friday, daytime only no weekends, no nights… you'll enjoy a level of work–life balance that's rare in this industry.

You'll have the independence to run the kitchen with confidence, lead daily prep, and influence the evolution of our menu through thoughtful specials and new roll ideas. Your craft will be visible, valued, and central to the customer experience. As a new business, we're building our standards, routines, and culture from the ground up and you'll play a key role in shaping all of it.

Sooshy is a brand with a distinctly urban Melbourne identity: clean design, bold colours, and a modern approach to sushi that feels fresh and relevant. You'll be part of a team that values efficiency, consistency, and creativity, all within a workplace that feels contemporary, confident, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of.

Salary

Above the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (Level 4), based on experience.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short intro to soo•••@sooshy.com.au. Tell us a bit about your sushi style and where you've worked. Photos of your work are a big bonus.