Cook / Chef – Goban Korean BBQ (King Street, Bowen Hills)
Goban Korean BBQ is a new 108-seat premium Korean BBQ restaurant in the King Street precinct, Bowen Hills. We opened in October 2026 and are growing our kitchen team. We’re looking for a reliable, skilled cook or chef who takes pride in consistent, well-presented food.
About the role
- Prepare and cook Korean dishes to Goban’s recipes and standards, including stews, lunch specials (sizzling bulgogi, spicy pork, LA galbi), sides and banchan
- Butcher, portion and plate premium wagyu and pork for the table-grill program, with attention to yield and presentation
- Prepare marinades, sauces and daily mise en place
- Run your section smoothly through lunch and dinner service
- Maintain food safety, cleanliness and stock rotation standards
- Help with ordering, receiving and stock control
- Work closely with the head chef and floor team
About you
- [2+] years’ experience in a commercial kitchen
- Korean cuisine or Korean BBQ experience is highly regarded
- Confident knife skills; meat preparation or butchery experience is an advantage
- Calm, organised and dependable in a busy service
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene
- Available across a 7-day roster, including evenings and weekends
- Korean language skills are helpful but not essential
- Relevant trade qualification (Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent) preferred
What we offer
- [Full-time / part-time / casual] positions
- Staff meals on shift
- A brand-current, fully equipped kitchen
- Room to grow with a group that runs several venues in the precinct
- [Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate]
Hours
We trade 7 days: lunch 11am–2:30pm, dinner 5pm–9:30pm (until 10:30pm Friday and Saturday).
How to apply
Send your resume and a short note about your experience to
[email protected]. You must have the right to work in Australia [or be eligible for sponsorship].
Pay: $65,000.00 – $87,400.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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