Sushi Chef

Sooshy

Full-time (7am–2pm) | Monday–Friday only | No weekends, no nights | Urban, modern, Melbourne About Soosh

Sooshy is a new, fast, modern sushi takeaway opening at 435 Swan Street, Richmond. We’re built for the weekday lunch rush, high-quality sushi, generous portions, fast service, and a distinctly Melbourne identity. Our focus is clean design, bold flavours, and efficient operations that make great food accessible and consisten We’re looking for a skilled Sushi Chef to help shape our menu, lead daily prep, and bring consistency to our high-volume, grab-and-go concet T

he ole 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 band This is primarily a solo kitchen role (with support from a kitchen hand during peak hours), so it suits someone confident, independent, and comfortable taking ownership of the kitchen

Help finalise the core menu and contribute ongoing specials and new oll ideas
Manage daily production planning, adjusting based on sales patterns and custmer demand

Place ingredient orders and maintain stock levels (owner manages supplier reationships)
Track wastage, yield, and potion control

Maintain a clean, organised, foo-safe kitchen
Work independently with minial supervision

Uphold Sooshy’s modern, urban brand through presentaion and quality What You Bring
2+ years’ experience as a Sushi Chef or ina Japanese kitchen

Strong knife skills andhigh-volume ability
Confidence in rice cooking, portion contol, and prep systems

Ability to work fast withou compromising quality
A calm, systematic approach especiall during the lunch rush

Creativity within a simpl, modern menu framework
Reliability, independence,and pride in consistency

• Understanding of food saey and hygiene standards Why Yu’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

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 akey 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 geuinely njoyable to be part of Salary Above the Hospitality Industry (General) Awad (Level 4), ased on experience How to Apply Send your resume and a short intro to ***email_hidden***. Tell us a bit about your sushi style and where you’ve worked.