Job Description

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SUSHI ON COOKS HILL PTY LTD – Newcastle NSW

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This is a hands-on management role at a busy Japanese sushi restaurant. You will work alongside the team during service while taking responsibility for staff, food quality and overall restaurant operations.

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The role will primarily be based in the nigiri and sashimi section , so strong hands-on sushi kitchen experience is important. You should be confident with nigiri preparation, fish preparation and cutting, and sashimi , and also be able to work across the sushi roll and hot food sections when required.

Key Responsibilities /n

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Manage day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure smooth service

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Lead, supervise and train staff

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Manage rosters and daily staffing

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Maintain food quality, stock levels, ordering and FIFO

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Maintain high standards of cleaning, hygiene and food safety

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Prepare nigiri and sashimi and handle/cut fish confidently

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Work across nigiri, sushi roll and hot food sections

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Maintain consistency,



presentation and quality during busy service

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About You /n

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Previous sushi chef experience is required

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Strong experience with nigiri, sashimi and fish preparation/cutting

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Experience in sushi roll preparation

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Restaurant management or strong supervisory experience

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Robust leadership and staff management skills

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Hands-on and willing to work alongside the team

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Reliable, responsible and well organised

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Able to work independently and make decisions

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Comfortable working in a quick-paced setting

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Good understanding of food safety and hygiene

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What We Offer /n

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Competitive $85,000 + super salary

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4-day working week with 3 days off

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Stable, long-term position

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Training provided on our restaurant systems and procedures

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Opportunity to manage and oversee the restaurant’s day-to-day operations

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📌 Restaurant Manager Newcastle
🏢 SUSHI ON COOKS HILL
📍 Newcastle