Head Chef | Sushi e

The Venue

Sushi-making is not only an art form, it is instant theatre. In a display of age-old techniques, our chefs prepare each dish in front of you with precision and flair. Our experienced sushi chefs hand-select everything, so only the very best ends up on your plate. Our attention-to-detail extends to the curated sake list. An intimate sushi experience, melding modern and ancient techniques, where every detail is considered, sushi e (which sits alongside hemmesphere) is the place for voyeuristic chef-watching.

The Role

We are looking for a Head Chef for Sushi e, who will work closely with Dan Hong on the menu and creative direction of the venue. This is a great opportunity to come in and take a new look at the Japanese offering. A strong understanding of Japanese cuisines and culture is important in this role, as is someone who can bring a truly authentic dining experience to the guest.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 5+ years’ head chef experience in a high-end Japanese restaurant or similar venue.
• Strong communication and people management skills, including team performance and enabling a positive kitchen culture.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders and building strong relationships across the FOH, kitchens and senior management.

• Effective financial management across labour and COG’s, meeting sales budget and profit expectations.
• Ability to actively source growth opportunities, deliver on food trends and maintain seasonal offerings.
• Manage and adhere to WH&S, food safety including allergens.
• Experience leading a team of 8+ chefs to deliver a premium offering across the sushi and hot kitchen.

The Reward 

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:   

• Competitive salary and award rates. 

• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents. 

• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues. 

• Career and development opportunities through the Merivale Academy. 

• Employee Assistance Program. 

• Employee Referral Program.