Hot Food Chef

KEONBAE is a Korean restaurant focused on delivering authentic, high-quality Korean food and a great dining experience. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Hot Food Chef to join our kitchen team.

The Role

As a Hot Food Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes from our hot food section while maintaining consistently high standards of quality, presentation, hygiene and kitchen organisation.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience working with Korean or Japanese cuisine, although chefs with strong hot-kitchen experience and a willingness to learn Korean cooking techniques are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Korean hot dishes according to KEONBAE recipes and standards.
• Work confidently across the hot section, including grill, fryer, pan and other cooking stations.
• Ensure dishes are prepared consistently in terms of flavour, portion size, quality and presentation.
• Complete daily food preparation and mise en place before service.
• Maintain an organised, clean and efficient workstation throughout service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures at all times.
• Monitor ingredient quality, freshness and stock levels.
• Minimise food waste and follow correct food storage and rotation procedures.
• Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with other chefs and front-of-house team members.
• Assist with opening, closing and general kitchen cleaning duties.
• Support the Head Chef and wider kitchen team as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Hot Food Chef, Line Chef, Chef de Partie or similar kitchen role.
• Experience with Korean or Japanese cuisine is preferred.
• Good knife skills and knowledge of professional kitchen operations.
• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team.
• Passion for Korean food and willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to maintain high standards even during busy services.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience.

Staff meals and employee benefits.

Training in Korean dishes, ingredients and cooking techniques.

Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within KEONBAE.

A friendly, professional and supportive kitchen environment.

If you have a passion for Korean food and experience working in a professional hot kitchen, we would love to hear from you. Apply to join the KEONBAE team.

Pay: £12.71-£17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Experience

Kitchen: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation

* United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person