Chef de Partie & Sous Chef – Chotto Matte Sydney, Bondi Beach

Bold flavours. Fire and precision. A kitchen that never stands still.

Chotto Matte was born in London in 2013 and is a global restaurant group known for Japanese-Peruvian (Nikkei) cuisine, signature cocktails and a high-energy dining experience. We have venues in London, Toronto, San Francisco, Doha, Riyadh and beyond, and we’re now open on Bondi Beach. We’re looking for talented, driven chefs to join our kitchen.

The roles

Our open kitchen brings Japanese technique together with Peruvian flavour. You’ll work across sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tiradito, robata-grilled meats and seafood, and Nikkei small plates. Every dish is cooked to our global standards, at volume, with consistency and flair.

Sous Chef

You’ll work alongside the Head Chef to lead the kitchen. You’ll run service, manage and develop the brigade, and make sure every plate meets the Chotto Matte standard.

- Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and run the pass during service

- Supervise, train and develop Chefs de Partie, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Hands

- Manage rosters, ordering, stock control, food costs and wastage

- Maintain food safety, allergen and WHS compliance, including HACCP and kitchen records

- Contribute to menu development and specials

Chef de Partie

You’ll own your section, whether that’s sushi, robata, cold or hot kitchen, and deliver consistent, high-quality dishes during busy service.

- Run your section and prepare dishes to Chotto Matte recipes and presentation standards

- Complete mise en place and keep your section organised, clean and ready for service





- Support and guide Commis Chefs on your section

- Follow food safety, allergen and stock rotation procedures

- Work across sections as needed to support the kitchen

What we’re looking for

- Sous Chef: at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a high-volume, premium restaurant or hotel

- Chef de Partie: at least 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality, fast-paced kitchen

- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent

- Experience in Japanese, Peruvian, Nikkei, Asian or Latin American cuisine is highly regarded, especially sushi or robata

- High standards of food quality, presentation and consistency

- Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen management (a Food Safety Supervisor certificate is highly regarded for Sous Chefs)

- The ability to stay calm, organised and focused under pressure

- A positive, team-first attitude and a passion for learning

- Availability across nights, weekends and public holidays

- The right to work in Australia [or: visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate]

Why join us

- Be part of a global brand’s first Australian venue

- Work with premium produce and a menu built on a world-renowned concept

- Training and development, with career pathways across an international group

- A supportive, high-energy kitchen team right on Bondi Beach

Apply now
Apply with your resume and a short note telling us which role you’re applying for and why you’d love to join the kitchen at Chotto Matte Bondi.

Chotto Matte is an equal prospect employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

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