Job Purpose:
To run the kitchen at 8 Korean BBQ at Shaw Centre and deliver consistent, authentic Korean BBQ to the brand's standard. That includes the signature 8 Colours pork belly, premium beef cuts, banchan and stews. The Chef protects the brand's core promise of being 100% seed oil-free, and keeps the kitchen safe, efficient and cost-controlled across dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
Responsibilities:
1. Meat Preparation & Signature Menu
- Prepare, portion and marinate the signature 8 Colours pork belly strictly to brand recipes.
- Butcher, trim and cut premium beef and other BBQ meats to specified thickness and portion weights
- Prepare house-made sauces, dips and condiments to standard recipes
- Ensure every dish served to guests for table grilling meets brand presentation and quality standards
2. Banchan, Stews & Hot Kitchen
- Prepare daily banchan (side dishes), kimchi and fresh vegetable wraps, and manage refill readiness during service
- Cook Korean stews, pancakes, rice and bibimbap bowls, noodles and other à la carte items using traditional techniques
- Uphold the 100% seed oil-free standard. Use only approved fats such as butter, check incoming products and supplier ingredients for seed oil content, and escalate any non-compliant item
3. Kitchen Operations & Service
- Lead the kitchen during lunch and dinner service, coordinating with the front-of-house team on ticket timing and table grill flow
- Prepare takeaway, delivery and BBQ-at-home sets, making sure they are correctly packed, labelled and dispatched on time
- Plan daily mise en place and prep lists based on reservations and forecasted covers
- Support catering and private dining or group bookings as required
4. Inventory, Ordering & Cost Control
- Manage stock levels, place orders with approved suppliers, and check deliveries for quality, quantity and temperature
- Apply FIFO, monitor meat yields and wastage, and keep food costs within target
- Conduct regular stock-takes and report variances to the Executive Chef / Outlet Manager
5. Food Safety, Hygiene & WSH
- Ensure full compliance with SFA food safety requirements, including the outlet's food safety management practices, temperature logs and allergen control
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment upkeep, including grills, hoods, chillers and freezers
- Enforce safe knife handling, safe use of hot equipment and other workplace safety practices in line with the Workplace Safety and Health Act
6. Team Leadership & Training
- Supervise, train and coach cooks and kitchen assistants on recipes, cutting standards and seed oil-free practices
- Plan kitchen duty rosters in StaffAny with the Outlet Manager, within manpower and overtime limits
- Support menu development, new item tastings and recipe standardisation with the Executive Chef
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef / Outlet Manager
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience in a Korean BBQ or Korean restaurant kitchen, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role
- Strong knife and butchery skills, with experience portioning pork and premium beef cuts
- Good knowledge of Korean cuisine, including marinades, banchan, kimchi and jjigae (stews)
- WSQ Food Safety and Hygiene certification (or willing to obtain)
- Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Organised, hands-on and able to lead a small team during busy service
Pay: $2,600.00 - $3,200.00 per month
Experience:
- Korean BBQ: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person