Chefs/Cooks – Korean Restaurant

About the role

Popo Lee is looking for experienced and motivated Chefs and Cooks to join our busy Korean restaurant in Northbridge, Perth.

We are looking for team members with strong commercial cooking skills, particularly experience with wok cooking and Korean or Asian cuisine. Depending on your qualifications, experience and level of responsibility, you may work as a Chef or Cook within our kitchen team.

The role involves preparing and cooking Korean dishes to a consistently high standard while working efficiently in a busy, high-volume restaurant environment.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook Korean and Asian dishes according to established recipes and quality standards

Operate and manage the wok station during busy service

Complete mise en place and daily food preparation for service

Maintain consistency in flavour, portion size and presentation

Ensure food is prepared and cooked efficiently during high-volume service

Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service

Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workstation

Follow established recipes, systems and kitchen procedures

Assist with preparation across different kitchen sections when required

Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food waste

Follow correct food storage, labelling and stock rotation procedures

Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards

Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service

Assist with maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas

Additional responsibilities — Chef level

For applicants appointed at Chef level, the role will also include:

Take responsibility for the wok section and coordinate its operation during service

Lead and support kitchen team members during busy service periods

Allocate preparation and cooking tasks to junior kitchen staff where required

Train and guide kitchen staff in recipes, cooking techniques and kitchen procedures

Monitor kitchen workflow and ensure preparation is completed for service

Assist with menu planning, recipe development and maintaining standardised recipes

Monitor stock levels and identify ordering requirements

Assist with ordering food, ingredients and kitchen supplies

Receive and check deliveries for quality, quantity and freshness

Assist with stock control, stock rotation and inventory management

Monitor food costs and minimise unnecessary waste

Ensure kitchen standards and recipes are consistently followed

Assist management with maintaining kitchen quality, efficiency and food safety standards

Take responsibility for maintaining consistent food quality during service

About you

We are looking for people who:

Have previous commercial cooking experience

Have experience working in a busy restaurant or high-volume kitchen

Have strong wok cooking skills

Have experience with Korean or Asian cuisine

Can confidently handle a busy service

Can work quickly while maintaining consistency and quality

Have good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

Can follow recipes and established kitchen systems accurately

Are reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team

Can work independently and take responsibility for their assigned section

Take pride in their work and maintain high standards

Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic

For Chef-level applicants

Chef applicants should additionally have:

Demonstrated experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations

Experience leading or supervising kitchen team members

Experience with stock control and food ordering

Ability to coordinate kitchen preparation and workflow

Ability to train and support junior kitchen staff

Strong understanding of food quality, consistency and portion control

Korean or Asian cuisine experience is highly regarded.

About Popo Lee

Popo Lee is a busy Korean restaurant located in Northbridge, Perth, offering a broad Korean and Asian food menu together with an extensive beverage selection.

Our restaurant provides a large dine-in operation alongside takeaway service and operates a busy, high-volume kitchen. We are committed to serving quality Korean food while maintaining high standards of consistency, efficiency, food safety and customer service.

What we offer

A busy and professional kitchen environment

Opportunity to work with Korean and Asian cuisine

Training and development opportunities

Supportive kitchen team

Opportunity for career progression for experienced team members

Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

If you are an experienced Chef or Cook who takes pride in producing quality food and enjoys working in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you.