Prep Chef

Obsessed with ramen? Good. So are we.Hai Hai is looking for a Prep Chef who can take our obsession with ramen & izakaya and drive it to the next level.As Prep Chef, you’ll be the engine behind our flagship West End kitchen - leading the prep & organisation, pushing quality, and setting the standards that make HaiHai a cult-fave. This is your chance to be part of, and help scale a brand that’s serious about growth. What You’ll Do

• Run the prep schedule - own the recipes, own the standards
• Champion quality - every broth, every tare, every recipe consistent, from our 24-hour tonkotsu to our tare's, chashu meats, and sauces.

Why HaiHai? (aka What’s In It For You)Here’s why this role stands out:✅ Great salary & conditions - $70k Mon-Fri daytime role
✅ Growth Stage Role - shape systems + standards as we expand beyond West End.
✅ Legacy Opportunity - help 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

• 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-NegotiablesDon’t apply if:

• You don’t care about process, quality, or consistency.
• You want to just “hold a job,” not help build a brand.

About HaiHaiWe’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-timePay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Employee discount
• Profit sharing
• Visa sponsorship

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person