Line Cook

About Hojokban:

Hojokban is a Korean restaurant built on the spirit of sharing, bringing people together over meals that are sincere and flavorful. Founded in Seoul’s iconic Cheongdam neighborhood in 2019, the restaurant quickly became one of the buzziest and most beloved in the city, balancing retro charm with inventive takes on Korean classics. Hojokban expanded to New York City in 2023, where it has quickly become one of Manhattan’s top dining destinations and has been featured in The New York Times, Eater, and The Infatuation. 

We are thrilled to bring Hojokban to Los Angeles with our next location, opening in the dynamic Arts District in Fall 2025 - an exciting new chapter for the brand and for diners eager to experience our approach to Korean cuisine. As the brand grows, we are building a team that shares our passion for genuine hospitality and for creating meaningful dining experiences.

Position Overview: 

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Line Cook with a strong work ethic and an endless curiosity to learn and grow with our restaurant. 

Qualified Line Cooks must work well with others, have a sense of urgency, and enjoy preparing thoughtfully created food. We emphasize a collaborative working environment that allows our whole team to grow and learn together. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare mise en place, cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
• Must be able to set up their respective stations in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean work station area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves
• Must be able to adapt to any additional tasks as assigned by the station lead, sous-chef, or executive chef
• Must know and uphold DOH standards
• Must know how to prepare everything on the station and know all dishes on the menu

Qualified candidates must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude, as well as:

• 1+ years restaurant experience required (experience working with Korean cuisine or in a Michelin-level environment is a plus)
• Ability to work cleanly and efficiently
• Strong attention to detail
• Accurate knife skills
• Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks
• Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques
• Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions include:

• Requires moderate physical effort: standing for 6-8 hours, carrying, stretching, wrist movement, fine manipulation, grasping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 35 pounds, stooping, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, etc.
• Requires the ability to safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
• Working conditions involve noise, heat, cold, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing
• Must be willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hojokban is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.