Join the DOPA Team!

At DOPA, we believe great food starts with great people.

We're more than just a Japanese restaurant. We're a team built on strong relationships, shared values, and a genuine passion for what we do.

Our culture is built around four values: Dedication, Ownership, Passion and Authenticity. We believe in taking pride in our work, looking out for one another, being accountable, and bringing our best attitude to work every day.

We have a family-style culture where everyone matters, teamwork comes first, and we celebrate our successes together. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, there's always room to learn, grow and be part of something bigger.

Back of House (BOH) Team Member

Love cooking or keen to learn? Join the team that brings every DOPA bowl to life!

As a Back of House Team Member, you'll be an important part of our kitchen team, preparing fresh, high-quality food while keeping everything organised, clean, and running smoothly.

At DOPA, we don't just look for people who can cook. We look for people who take ownership, support their teammates, enjoy learning, and genuinely care about what they do.

What you'll be doing

- Preparing and cooking menu items following DOPA recipes and standards.
- Making sure every dish is presented well and meets our quality standards.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and food-safe kitchen.
- Preparing ingredients and ensuring everything is ready for service.
- Rotating stock, labelling ingredients, and assisting with deliveries.
- Working closely with your teammates to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
- Supporting opening, closing, cleaning, and general kitchen duties.
- Taking pride in your work and helping maintain DOPA's kitchen standards.

We'd love to meet you if you





- Have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team.
- Take pride in your work and care about food quality.
- Are reliable, hardworking, and willing to get hands-on.
- Take ownership of your responsibilities and are accountable for your work.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
- Are respectful, supportive and willing to help your teammates.
- Are eager to learn, grow and take on new challenges.
- Have previous kitchen experience (a bonus but not essential – we're happy to train the right person!).

Why You'll Love Working at DOPA

At DOPA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We want everyone to feel valued, supported and proud to be part of the team.

Here's what you can expect:

- Competitive hourly pay.
- Adaptable shifts that work around your schedule.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Staff meals and employee discounts.
- A supportive, family-style team environment.
- Opportunities to learn new skills and grow with the business.
- A workplace where your ideas, efforts and contributions are valued.
- A team that recognises hard work and celebrates success together.

Next Steps

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that values great food, great people and a positive workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need to have everything figured out. Bring your attitude, dedication, passion and willingness to learn. We'll support you along the way.

At DOPA, we're not just building great restaurants. We're building great teams and growing together.

Apply today and become part of the DOPA family!

Pay: $26.44 – $27.08 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Free food

Work Location: In person

📌 BOH Team Member (Macquarie Park)
🏢 Dopa Donburi and Milkbar
📍 Macquarie Park