Liar Liar is looking for an experienced and drivenSenior Sous Chefto join our kitchen team for animmediate start.
Liar Liar is a bold, high-energyJapanese restaurant and late-night venue, combining premium Japanese cuisine, sushi and sashimi, charcoal cooking and modern techniques with a lively dining experience.
We're looking for someone who understands that Japanese food is aboutprecision, restraint, quality produce and consistency— and who can bring those standards into a busy, high-volume kitchen.
SENIOR SOUS CHEF – LIAR LIAR
Japanese Cuisine | Full-Time | Immediate Start | Braeside, Melbourne
Liar Liar is looking for an experienced and drivenSenior Sous Chefto join our kitchen team for animmediate start.
Liar Liar is a bold, high-energyJapanese restaurant and late-night venue, combining premium Japanese cuisine, sushi and sashimi, charcoal cooking and modern techniques with a lively dining experience.
We're looking for someone who understands that Japanese food is aboutprecision, restraint, quality produce and consistency— and who can bring those standards into a busy, high-volume kitchen.
THE ROLE
This is a hands‐on leadership position.
We want someone who canrun a service, lead from the front and maintain standards when the pressure is on.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting the kitchen team through busy services
Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
Working across ourJapanese-inspired menu, including hot dishes, charcoal cooking and premium proteins
Supporting menu development and introducing new Japanese dishes and techniques
Training and developing junior chefs
Managing preparation, section organisation and service execution
Monitoring food costs, portion control, wastage and stock




Maintaining robust food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation
Assisting with ordering, stock control and kitchen systems
Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We want a chef who is genuinely passionate aboutJapanese cuisine.
Previous experience working with Japanese food is highly regarded, particularly experience with seafood, Japanese ingredients, sauces, knife work and traditional or modern Japanese cooking techniques.
You'll ideally have:
Strong Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef background
Japanese restaurant experience strongly preferred
Excellent understanding of Japanese flavours, ingredients and techniques
Strong knife skills and attention to detail
Experience in premium, high-volume restaurants
Confidence running a busy service
Strong leadership and communication skills
A calm, organised approach under pressure
High standards around presentation, cleanliness and consistency
A genuine desire to develop yourself and the chefs around you
WHY LIAR LIAR?
This isn't a position where you'll be cooking the same basic menu every day.
Liar Liar is continuing to evolve its Japanese offering, and we want a Senior Sous Chef who wants to bepart of that evolution.
You'll have the opportunity to work with premium Japanese ingredients, fresh seafood, sushi and sashimi, charcoal cooking and modern Japanese dishes while contributing ideas of your own.
You'll be joining an ambitious hospitality group with a strong focus onfood, guest experience, team culture and growth.
Immediate start available for the right candidate.
If Japanese cuisine is where you want to take your career and you're ready for a senior role where you can genuinely make an impact,we want to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Sous Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Liar Liar Braeside
📍 Victoria