Love the precision of sushi, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and want to be part of one of Melbourne’s most exciting Japanese venues? DISUKO is looking for a talented Sushi Chef to join the team.

DISUKO is Mamas Dining Group’s Japanese rooftop restaurant and bar, where Tokyo’s neon energy meets Melbourne dining. With a menu built around precision sushi, Japanese flavours and high-energy service, we’re looking for a chef who takes pride in their craft and wants to keep developing their skills.

About Mamas Dining Group

Mamas Dining Group is one of Melbourne’s growing hospitality groups, behind venues including Hochi Mama, Kiss & Tell, Straight Outta Saigon, Suzie Q, Windsor Wine Room, Spaghetti Club. We’re passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences by looking after our guests and our crew alike. Great food, great vibes and real connection are at the heart of what we do.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Sushi Chef at either an experience Commis Level or CDP level to join the DISUKO kitchen team.

You’ll work across our sushi section, preparing high-quality sushi and sashimi while maintaining the consistency, presentation and attention to detail our guests expect.

This role would suit someone with solid Japanese kitchen or sushi experience who is confident working through busy services and wants to continue building their skills within an established hospitality group.

What You'll Do

- Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki and other Japanese dishes to venue recipes and standards




- Prepare and portion fish and other fresh ingredients with accuracy and care
- Maintain exceptional presentation, consistency and quality across the sushi section
- Complete mise en place and ensure your section is ready for service
- Manage stock rotation, freshness, storage and wastage within your section
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation standards
- Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team during busy services
- Support junior chefs and contribute to a positive, cooperative kitchen culture

What You'll Bring

- Previous experience as a Sushi Chef, Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef within a Japanese kitchen
- Strong sushi preparation and knife skills
- Experience working with fresh fish and raw seafood
- A strong understanding of food quality, presentation and consistency
- Confidence working in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Pride in your section and attention to detail
- Availability to work evenings and weekends

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares about their craft, backs their team and wants to be part of a kitchen they can be proud of.

Why Join Mamas

This is an opportunity to join DISUKO while also becoming part of the wider Mamas Dining Group, with opportunities to learn, develop and grow as the group continues to expand.

If sushi is your craft and you’re ready for your next CDP opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the DISUKO kitchen team.

📌 SUSHI CHEF: COMMIS to CHEF DE PARTIE (Melbourne)
🏢 Mamas Dining Group
📍 Melbourne