Build Brisbane's Next Great Hospitality Experience

South Bank | Full Time | Excellent Salary Package + Performance Incentives

Some restaurants are built around a menu.

Others are built around a dining room.

Grill Osaka is being built around an experience.

Opening in South Bank, Grill Osaka will transport guests into the heart of downtown Osaka through open flame cooking, Japanese hospitality, theatre and energy.

Centred around a horseshoe counter surrounding a live robata flame grill and teppan, guests won't simply come to eat—they'll come to experience one of Brisbane's most exciting new hospitality venues.

We're looking for an exceptional Head Chef to help bring that vision to life.

About Grill Osaka

Grill Osaka isn't trying to be another Japanese restaurant.

We're creating an immersive dining experience inspired by the atmosphere of Osaka's lively izakayas—where flames, food, drinks, laughter and hospitality come together to create unforgettable nights.

Expect:

- Open flame robata cooking
- Osaka-inspired teppan dishes
- Progressive shared dining
- A vibrant, energetic service culture
- Japanese greetings and order chants
- Guests encouraged to become part of the experience
- A drinks program built around Mega Beers, frozen glasses, Chuhis and Happy Hour
- A team that performs together as much as they cook together

This is premium casual dining with personality.

About Us

Grill Osaka is backed by one of Queensland's most experienced hospitality groups.





Our team has spent years building successful restaurants centred around fun, energy and memorable guest experiences.

You'll be joining a business that believes great hospitality comes from investing in great people.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Head Chef who wants more than another kitchen.

We want someone who wants to help create one of Brisbane's most talked-about restaurants.

Working alongside Group Executive Chef Matt Fosker, you'll play a key role in shaping every aspect of the kitchen operation—from refining dishes and developing systems through to building culture and leading service.

This is a genuine opportunity to help create something from day one.

About You

You're an experienced kitchen leader who understands that consistency and culture are just as key as great food.

You'll ideally bring:

- Previous experience leading high-volume kitchens
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Excellent organisational ability
- Calmness under pressure
- Passion for Japanese food and hospitality
- High standards of cleanliness and food safety
- A genuine desire to build and develop a team

Japanese cuisine experience would be highly regarded, however we're equally interested in outstanding chefs who understand flavour, quality and hospitality and are excited to immerse themselves in the concept.

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Leading daily kitchen operations
- Delivering exceptional food quality and consistency
- Recruiting, training and mentoring the kitchen team
- Maintaining food cost

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📌 Head Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Grill Osaka
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