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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] position
• Staff meals on shift
• A brand-new, 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. You must have the right to work in Australia [or be eligible for sponsorship].

• [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