Join Tenjo's opening kitchen team, a new Japanese rooftop restaurant in Redfern from The Apollo Restaurant Group.
02nd November, 2026
Tenjo is taking Japanese dining to the rooftop of The EVE Hotel in Wunderlich Lane, Redfern, this November. Our 100-seat izakaya sits beneath a retractable glass roof, with guests watching the kitchen at work from the sushi counter or settling in for dinner with friends. The menu brings traditional Japanese techniques together with Australian produce, spanning sushi and sashimi, yakitori, tempura and donabe rice cooked to order. We’re looking for casual Commis Chefs and Cooks to help bring it all to life.
About The Apollo Restaurant Group
We’re the team behind The Apollo, Cho Cho San, Olympus, Greca and Yoko, with Tenjo and our new French restaurant Baptiste opening our next chapter in Wunderlich Lane. Each restaurant has its own identity, but we share an approach to hospitality: care about what you do and look after the people around you.
Our values guide how we work:
- Obsess Over Guests: notice the details and care about the experience behind every plate.
- Kaizen: Always Better: keep learning and make small improvements every day. Progress over perfection.
- Be Original: take pride in food and experiences that feel genuine and unmistakably ours. No imitation, no shortcuts.
- Own It Together: help others succeed, ask for help when you need it and celebrate what we achieve together
The roles
We’re hiring across our sushi bar and hot kitchen. You’ll:
- Work with our senior chefs on preparation and service
- Deliver consistent food with care and attention to detail
- Help establish your section and kitchen routines ahead of opening
- Keep an organised workspace and support your teammates
What you’ll bring
- Commercial kitchen experience suited to your level
- An interest in Japanese cooking and a willingness to learn
- Pride in your work and a collaborative approach
- Availability for evening and weekend services
Japanese cooking, sushi or raw bar experience is welcome. If you’re coming from another cuisine and keen to build your skills, we’d love to hear from you too.
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Commis Chefs | Tenjo in Sydney employer: The Apollo
At Cho Cho San, part of The Apollo Restaurant Group, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant work culture where exceptional hospitality meets career growth. As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you'll not only lead a passionate team in delivering outstanding guest experiences but also benefit from genuine career progression, leadership development, and generous staff dining discounts across our renowned venues in Potts Point. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment that values originality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
