Chefs & Cooks | Authentic Japanese Restaurant

Location:

Thirroul, NSW 2515 (Wollongong / Illawarra Region)

Job Type:

Full-time / Part-time positions available

About Us

Operating since 2017, Toro Sushiya is a well-established, semi-fine dining Japanese restaurant located in beautiful Thirroul, NSW. We pride ourselves on delivering authentic Japanese cuisine using fresh ingredients and complex, traditional preparation and cooking techniques in a fully commercial kitchen setup.

We operate 6 days a week (closed Mondays) providing full table service for our dine-in guests.

Due to expanding operational demand, we are currently seeking passionate, reliable, and skilled Chefs and Cooks to join our dedicated kitchen team.

Positions Available & Key Requirements

1. Chef / Sous Chef (Full-Time)

- Role: Lead and manage kitchen sections—including Sushi & Sashimi, Deep/Stir-Fry, and Roll stations—during high-volume service.
- Duties: Prepare, cook, and present authentic Japanese dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients. Ensure strict food safety standards, oversee stock prep, and manage kitchen workflow during service peak times.
- Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Japanese cuisine required.
- Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., Cert IV in Commercial Cookery) or equivalent industry experience.




- Strong knowledge of authentic Japanese preparatory and cooking techniques.

2. Kitchen Cook (Full-Time / Part-Time)

- Role: Assist across various kitchen stations (frying, pan-cooking, and assembly) and support food preparation.
- Duties: Prepare fresh ingredients, cook menu items according to standard recipes, maintain hygiene standards, and assist chefs during peak periods.
- Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Japanese cuisine / kitchen operations required.
- Solid knife skills, high attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.

General Requirements (All Applicants)

- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced team setting.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to food quality.
- Valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

- Competitive pay rates / salary aligned with experience.
- Work-Life Balance: Restaurant is closed every Monday.
- A supportive, friendly, and authentic team culture.
- Great location near the coast in Thirroul.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about authentic Japanese cuisine and eager to work in a successful semi-fine dining restaurant, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $79,500.00 – $86,242.71 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef/Cook (Thirroul)
🏢 Toro Sushiya
📍 Thirroul