Job Description
Jamong Ltd is looking for experienced Chefs specialising in Japanese and Korean cuisine
As part of our expansion, we will be opening a new Izakaya restaurant in mid-June, offering a variety of Japanese and Korean cuisine. We are looking for passionate and talented chefs, who will run two kitchens alongside our senior chefs.
Current Vacancies: 3
A variety of positions are available across 2 establishments.
This is a full time, permanent position with guaranteed weekly working hours of 30 hours. We will offer the wage from $27.50 - $32.00 per hour based on your experiences and skills.
No formal cooking qualification is required for this position but previous relevant experience is essential
Key points of experience we are looking for:
Must have at least 2-4 years of work experience in a commercial kitchen
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in Asian cuisine such as Japanese and Korean or relevant training
Cookery training at Level 4 or higher is an advantage but not mandatory
Good knowledge and skills in Asian and European culinary
Ability to make foods on time
Ability to work under pressure without supervision
Good kitchen management and time organization skills under pressure including stocktaking and placing order
Good communicator
Having a strong team spirit
Innovative ideas and enthusiasm for food
Flexibility on working hours/ability to work shifts, workplaces, weekends, and late night
High standard of knowledge of food hygiene and safety
Key duties and responsibilities:
Preparing the highest quality of foods and standard of services to ensure the customers’ satisfaction
Preparing food items
Menu planning and costing in association with other chefs
Monitoring the quality of raw and cooked food products to restaurant standards
Ordering and storing
Food Control Plan knowledge
Enforcing food hygiene, health and safety including cleaning schedules
Training and demonstrating techniques to junior kitchen staff
Managing food storage and preservation
If you think you have what it takes then please send your CV along with a cover letter confirming your work experiences, training and reference to kookoobistro@gmail.com by 27/04/2026.
Important Notice
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please note your visa status in the cover letter.
As part of our expansion, we will be opening a new Izakaya restaurant in mid-June, offering a variety of Japanese and Korean cuisine. We are looking for passionate and talented chefs, who will run two kitchens alongside our senior chefs.
Current Vacancies: 3
A variety of positions are available across 2 establishments.
This is a full time, permanent position with guaranteed weekly working hours of 30 hours. We will offer the wage from $27.50 - $32.00 per hour based on your experiences and skills.
No formal cooking qualification is required for this position but previous relevant experience is essential
Key points of experience we are looking for:
Must have at least 2-4 years of work experience in a commercial kitchen
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in Asian cuisine such as Japanese and Korean or relevant training
Cookery training at Level 4 or higher is an advantage but not mandatory
Good knowledge and skills in Asian and European culinary
Ability to make foods on time
Ability to work under pressure without supervision
Good kitchen management and time organization skills under pressure including stocktaking and placing order
Good communicator
Having a strong team spirit
Innovative ideas and enthusiasm for food
Flexibility on working hours/ability to work shifts, workplaces, weekends, and late night
High standard of knowledge of food hygiene and safety
Key duties and responsibilities:
Preparing the highest quality of foods and standard of services to ensure the customers’ satisfaction
Preparing food items
Menu planning and costing in association with other chefs
Monitoring the quality of raw and cooked food products to restaurant standards
Ordering and storing
Food Control Plan knowledge
Enforcing food hygiene, health and safety including cleaning schedules
Training and demonstrating techniques to junior kitchen staff
Managing food storage and preservation
If you think you have what it takes then please send your CV along with a cover letter confirming your work experiences, training and reference to kookoobistro@gmail.com by 27/04/2026.
Important Notice
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please note your visa status in the cover letter.
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