About Us
We are a boutique award-winning holiday accommodation situated at the beautiful Freycinet on the east coast of Tasmania.
We offer cabin style accommodations and an award-winning (Australian Good Food Guide - Chef Hats Award 2025) Japanese restaurant with magnificent views within 10 minutes' drive to Coles Bay town centre and the national park.
Role Summary
We are looking for some enthusiastic, self-motivated, well-qualified and experienced full-time Japanese chefs to join our team which focuses on Japanese cuisine.
Full-time position with attractive salary package, 5 days per week, no overtime, great work-life balance.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook Japanese dishes or specialty foods, sashimi, sushi, sauces, soup, salads, vegetables, meat, poultry and fish dishes in accordance with menus, ensuring a high level of quality and presentation is achieved at all times according to agreed standards;
* Supporting the Head Chef with seasonal menu creation ensuring we remain authentic to the direction of the establishment whilst managing food costs;
* Assist with administrative elements of the department including but not limited to rostering, stock take, ordering and end of month reporting;
* With access to an abundance of incredible local produce, you will partner with suppliers to shape our food offering, ensuring consistency of quality and a point of difference;
* Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and workplace health and safety legislation and regulation;
* Provide supervision and guidance to junior chefs, supporting the on boarding and ongoing development of junior kitchen team members to create an inclusive, high performing culture in line with company values;
* Any other duties as required by the Head Chef.
Qualifications
To be considered for the role, you must have the following experience, knowledge and qualifications:
1. Two years' of relevant work experience, well-versed chef in Japanese cuisine is preferred;
2. A minimum Cert III in Commercial Cookery;
3. Knowledge of Japanese cuisine particularly in sushi, sashimi and Japanese hot food;
4. Familiarity with different sushi styles, such as nigiri, maki, sashimi, and temaki;
5. Ability to handle and prepare raw fish and seafood safely and responsibly;
6. Strong knowledge of different types of fish, seafood, and other ingredients, including their characteristics and seasonality is preferred;
7. Excellent knife skills and proficiency in various sushi & sashimi techniques, such as cutting, slicing, rolling, and shaping;
8. Have a passion for great food;
9. Confidence and experience to work alone or with others;
10. Teamwork-oriented;
11. Able to work on weekend or holidays
12. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
If you believe you satisfy the above requirements, please email your cover letter and resume to, with the subject header: Chef – Freycinet Resort.