Join our team as a Speciality Chef in Japanese cuisine at Sokyo at The Star Brisbane.

The Star Brisbane, positioned at the heart of the new Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, will be Australia’s newest entertainment and leisure destination. Commencing a staged opening in 2024, The Star Brisbane will bring a range of unique entertainment options, world class hotels, dining, bars, luxury retail, gaming and a state-of-the-art Event Centre, transforming how people will play, shop and socialise in the river city.

Sokyo is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, where the finest Australian produce meets the renowned culinary offerings of Japan. Experience Japanese cuisine like never before with their all-day dining menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sokyo pays homage to Japanese heritage infused with a modern touch. With a multi-course Omakase offering, featuring the ultimate Japanese dining experience.

Ritual + Art in the food and experience, makes Sokyo unique and unexpected.

A few of your responsibilities

• Tempura Mastery - Proficiency in preparing light, crispy, and perfectly battered tempura using a delicate balance of flour, water, and oil.
• Mastery of traditional Japanese knife techniques
• Proficiency in crafting various types of sushi, including nigiri, maki, and sashimi, with attention to detail and freshness of ingredients.
• Knowledge of traditional Japanese ingredients like dashi, miso, and mirin, as well as seasonal produce and seafood, is essential for creating authentic dishes.
• Ability to balance umami, sweetness, bitterness, and acidity to create harmonious flavors in dishes, adhering to the principles of Japanese cuisine.
• Skill in arranging dishes with artistic flair, using traditional Japanese tableware and techniques to enhance visual appeal.
• Innovation within the boundaries of traditional Japanese cuisine, experimenting with new techniques and ingredients while respecting the integrity of the cuisine's heritage.

What we will be looking for

• Premium Culinary experience with extensive Japanese culinary skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills  
• High level communication skills  
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations 
• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification)

About you 

You will be able to provide exceptional culinary skills, good communication, and have the ability to be a part of a successful Sokyo kitchen team.      

What can we offer you

• Supportive leadership team
• Extraordinary growth opportunities personally and professionally
• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Discounted parking available in the city
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy – limitless career opportunities
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry-cleaning services

About us

The $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development is being delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium – a joint venture led by The Star Entertainment Group alongside its partners. 

When complete, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will deliver four new luxury hotels, more than 50 new food and beverage experiences, significant luxury retail, the restoration of nine heritage buildings and around 1,500 residential apartments.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star is a WGEA Employee of Citation for Gender Equality holder and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

It is an exciting time for The Star Entertainment Group as we get ready to start our journey to The Star Brisbane.

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