Korean Chef
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About Endless Chikin
We are looking for a Korean Chef for our new "Endless Chikin" Street Food Buffet! Are you a master of Korean cuisine, or is deep-frying simply in your blood? Do you love creating flavors that keep customers coming back for more?
We are launching a brand-new restaurant concept, Endless Chikin, bringing authentic Korean Fried Chicken and street food culture to everyone – buffet style! We offer our customers an endless selection of crispy, juicy, and addictively delicious chicken. Now, we are looking for a passionate Korean Chef to be the heart of our kitchen team.
What will you do?
- Take charge of our buffet's main attraction: develop and prepare 8–10 different mouth-watering fried chicken options daily (e.g., classic Yangnyeom, Soy Garlic, Snow Cheese, Spicy Gochujang, etc.).
- Plan and prepare Korean side dishes and other hot street food items (e.g., Tteokbokki, Japchae, Korean fried rice, and various Banchan pickles).
- Ensure the exceptional quality, visual presentation, and constant availability of the buffet in a fast-paced environment.
- Have a direct impact on the restaurant's recipes and ongoing menu development.
What do we expect from you?
- Previous experience in Korean cuisine OR solid culinary expertise in deep-frying and creating various glazes and sauces.
- A true passion for Asian flavor profiles and an understanding of high-quality ingredients.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle pressure – maintaining a high-quality buffet requires great situational awareness and speed.
- A valid Hygiene Passport (Hygieniapassi) and fluent teamwork skills. (English is our working language in the kitchen).
What do we offer?
- Full-time employment with a competitive salary.
- A unique opportunity to be part of building and scaling a brand-new restaurant concept from the ground up.
- The freedom to express your culinary creativity in the kitchen.
- A relaxed, supportive team and a highly energetic work environment!
Key skills/competency
- Korean cuisine
- Deep-frying techniques
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Food quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
- Pressure management
- Asian flavor profiles
- Hygiene Passport
How to Get Hired at
- Research Endless Chikin's concept: Study their unique "Endless Chikin" street food buffet model and vision.
- Highlight Korean culinary expertise: Tailor your resume to showcase deep-frying skills and Korean cuisine experience.
- Emphasize menu development: Provide specific examples of recipe creation and menu innovation in your application.
- Demonstrate organizational prowess: Prepare to discuss handling pressure and managing food quality in high-volume settings.
- Showcase passion for Asian flavors: During interviews, articulate your understanding and appreciation for authentic Korean ingredients.
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