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Yoko Dining is loud, energetic, fast-moving and built around the kind of service people come back for again and again. Big coal cooking, strong drinks, music up, packed riverside weekends and a kitchen that sits right at the centre of it all.

We’re part of The Apollo Restaurant Group, with venues across Sydney, Brisbane and Tokyo, including The Apollo, Cho Cho San, Greca and Olympus. Every venue has its own identity, but the approach is the same: great food, great people and restaurants that actually feel alive.

We’re now looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Yoko Dining.
This is a role for someone who can lead from the pass, build strong teams and thrive in high-volume service without losing consistency or standards. You’ll work closely with an experienced operations team and have the support of a group that’s genuinely invested in its people and its food.

This isn’t about ego. It’s about running a sharp kitchen, developing a team properly and creating a service people want to come back to.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading day-to-day kitchen operations across service, prep and staffing
• Driving consistency, quality and pace during high-volume trade
• Building, mentoring and developing the kitchen team
• Managing rostering, labour and food costs
• Working closely with senior leadership on menu execution and business performance
• Maintaining a positive, professional kitchen culture

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant - Japanese cuisine experience ideal, asian cuisine experience essential
• Strong leadership skills and calm, confident service management
• Solid understanding of food cost, labour and kitchen operations
• Someone who leads by example and builds strong teams
• A genuine love for hospitality and fast-paced restaurants

Why this role stands out

• Lead one of Brisbane’s most recognised and energetic dining venues
• Join a hospitality group known for growing careers from within
• Work with experienced operators who care about quality and people equally
• Strong salary package and supportive senior leadership
• Be part of a restaurant group with ambitious growth plans across Australia and internationally

Yoko is the kind of venue where the energy never really drops. If you’re looking for a kitchen with momentum, a strong team behind you and a group that’s continuing to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

ONLY CANDIDATES WHO CURRENTLY RESIDE IN AUSTRALIA AND HAVE AUSTRALIAN WORK RIGHTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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