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




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Maintaining strong food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation
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Assisting with ordering, stock control and kitchen systems
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Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
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WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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We want a chef who is genuinely passionate about Japanese cuisine.
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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.
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You'll ideally have:
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Strong Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef background
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Japanese restaurant experience strongly preferred
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Excellent understanding of Japanese flavours, ingredients and techniques
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Strong knife skills and attention to detail
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Experience in premium, high-volume restaurants
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Confidence running a busy service
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Solid leadership and communication skills
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A calm, organised approach under pressure
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High standards around presentation, cleanliness and consistency
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A genuine desire to develop yourself and the chefs around you
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WHY LIAR LIAR?
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This isn't a position where you'll be cooking the same basic menu every day.
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Liar Liar is continuing to evolve its Japanese offering, and we want a Senior Sous Chef who wants to be part of that evolution.
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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.
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You'll be joining an ambitious hospitality group with a strong focus on food, guest experience, team culture and growth.
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Immediate start available for the right candidate.
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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