Chef — Hongdae Pocha & BBQ (Chippendale, NSW)

Hongdae Pocha & BBQ is a vibrant Korean BBQ and pocha-style restaurant in Chippendale. We are seeking an experienced full-time Chef to join our kitchen team.

Responsibilities
Lead an allocated kitchen section, delivering Korean BBQ and pocha dishes to a high, consistent standard.
Oversee food quality, portioning and presentation within the section.
Maintain HACCP and NSW Food Authority food-safety standards.
Supervise and train junior kitchen staff.
Manage section stock, rotation and waste.
Contribute to menu development and seasonal updates.

Duties
Prepare mise en place, sauces and banchan for the section.
Cook and plate dishes to recipe and presentation standards.
Maintain timely, productive service at the pass during peak trading.




Monitor stock levels with correct labelling, storage and FIFO rotation.
Train junior staff on recipes, preparation and food safety.
Perform opening and closing duties, including cleaning and equipment checks.

About you
Experience with Korean cuisine or Asian grill/fry sections in a quick-paced kitchen.
Solid cooking technique, flavour and presentation skills.
Knowledge of HACCP and food-safety compliance.
Ability to lead junior staff and perform under pressure.
Available for a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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