Head Chef

3 days ago

West End, Australia Hai Hai Ramen Full time $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Obsessed with ramen? Good. So are we.

Hai Hai is looking for a culinary leader who can take our obsession with ramen & izakaya and drive it to the next level.

As Head Chef, you'll be the engine behind our flagship West End kitchen - leading the team, pushing creativity, and setting the standards that make HaiHai a cult-fave. This is your chance to build, innovate, and scale a brand that's serious about growth.

What You'll Do

  • Run the flagship kitchen - own the pass, own the standards, own the systems.
  • Champion quality - every broth, every tare, every topping consistent, from our 24-hour tonkotsu to vegan bowls.
  • Lead & mentor - train and grow a passionate kitchen crew who live for ramen like you do.
  • Innovate with freedom - create specials, evolve izakaya dishes, test ideas in our "West End lab."
  • Build for scale - refine processes, recipes, and costings so we're ready for multi-venue growth.

Why HaiHai? (aka What's In It For You)

We know top chefs have options. Here's why this role stands out:

Serious Pay - $90K–$110K + profit share + $10K retention bonus (12mnth).

Creative Playground - real autonomy with izakaya & ramen specials.

Growth Stage Role - shape systems + standards as we expand beyond West End.

Legacy Opportunity - build a brand, not just a kitchen.

Culture That Cares - no ego, no pretence, just soul food and soul people.

Sponsorship Available - for the right chef, we'll back you all the way.

Who We're After

  • Ramen master. You've run a ramen kitchen and know broth, tare, and toppings inside out.
  • Business brain. You get COGs, wages, and how to run a profitable kitchen.
  • Creative edge. You're excited by freedom to push izakaya beyond "side dishes."
  • Natural leader. You train, mentor, and inspire - not just manage.
  • Growth mindset. You want to step into an executive role as HaiHai scales.

Non-Negotiables

Don't apply if:

  • You've never run a ramen kitchen at a high standard.
  • You don't care about process, quality, or consistency.
  • You want to just "hold a job," not help build a brand.

About HaiHai

We're a Brisbane ramen brand with cult status, born in Paddington in 2016 and expanded to our flagship in West End.

  • Our ethos? Flavour without the fuss
  • Our bowls are crafted, never copied
  • Our izakaya dishes are built to stand alone, not just sides.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Profit sharing
  • Visa sponsorship

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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