[Na Oh - Korean Restaurant] Sous Chef

Buja Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

AWS bonus

Transportation allowance

Medical coverage

Michelin mentorship

State-of-the-art kitchen

Job summary

Buja Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Sous Chef to join a groundbreaking culinary concept led by Chef Corey Lee. You will work in a state-of-the-art kitchen within a unique automotive facility setting and contribute to experimental, farm-to-table Korean cuisine.

Mentorship from a Michelin three-star chef is available, with opportunities to grow in a creative, collaborative environment and a full-time 9-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficient in traditional and modern Korean cooking techniques.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow head chef directions to deliver exceptional food.
• Study and execute recipes provided by kitchen leadership.
• Ensure timely mise en place at your station.
• Prepare dishes including meats, vegetables and desserts to high standards.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and hygiene protocols.
• Sanitize work areas and equipment as required.
• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately.

Skills

Korean cooking techniques

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Join a One-of-a-Kind Culinary Concept by Chef Corey Lee in Singapore

We are excited to invite passionate culinary professionals to be part of an extraordinary venture led by Chef Corey Lee, the acclaimed chef behind the three Michelin-starred Benu in San Francisco. Located at 2 Bulim Ave, Jurong West, Na Oh restaurant brings authentic Korean cuisine to a groundbreaking setting — within a cutting-edge automotive manufacturing facility.

Unique Dining Experience: The restaurant boasts beautiful architecture, creating an aesthetically pleasing environment for guests. Working here, you will be part of the most advanced kitchen in Singapore, offering a truly unique culinary experience.

Innovative Partnership: The restaurant is developed through a unique partnership, blending the expertise of a top automotive manufacturer with the culinary excellence of a Michelin-starred dining establishment.

Experimental Ingredients: Our menu will feature experimental ingredients, including fresh vegetables harvested from a smart farm located within the factory. This approach ensures unmatched freshness and quality.

Positions Available

• Sous Chef

Salary and Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-time (9-hour shifts)
• Monthly Salary: SGD $4,500 - $5,000
• Yearly performance-based bonus / AWS
• Fixed transportation allowance
• Medical coverage, including GP visits and hospitalization
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art kitchen environment
• Direct mentorship from a Michelin 3-star chef
• Creative and collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of traditional and modern Korean cooking techniques (preferred)
• Culinary degree or relevant certification (preferred)
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Collaborative spirit with a positive team mindset
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Follow head chef and executive chef directions to consistently deliver exceptional food
• Study and execute recipes provided by the kitchen leadership team
• Ensure timely setup and flawless mise en place at your station
• Prepare a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, and desserts, to the highest standards
• Maintain cleanliness of your workstation and adhere to hygiene protocols
• Sanitize work areas, utensils, dishes, and kitchen equipment
• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately
• Stores all food - prepared and unprepared - in appropriately sized containers bearing the item name, the date it was received, and your initials
• Support a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment

Why Join Us?

• Work with a Michelin-starred chef: Learn and grow under the mentorship of Corey Lee
• Experience a unique setting: Be part of an experimental and immersive dining concept in an extraordinary location
• Contribute to innovation: Help pioneer a new standard in Korean fine dining using farm-to-table ingredients harvested from our in‑house smart farm
• Be part of culinary excellence: Join a high-caliber team in one of Singapore’s most advanced kitchens

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level, be part of something bold, beautiful, and uniquely Korean — right here in Singapore?