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Hai Hai – Hiring Experienced Chef/Line Cook (Full-Time / Part-Time) Step into a kitchen where energy is high, flavors are bold, and every plate is part of an experience. Hai Hai is looking for skilled chefs with 5+ years of kitchen experience to join our BOH team. We’re a Minneapolis restaurant inspired by the vibrant street food, tropical ingredients, and lush atmosphere of Southeast Asia—where service moves fast, standards are high, and the work feels alive. This is a full-time or part-time opportunity for someone who knows their way around a busy line, takes pride in execution, and wants to be part of a tight, supportive team. What You Bring 5+ years professional kitchen experience Strong command of line cooking in high-volume service Consistency, speed, and attention to detail under pressure Dependability and a team-first mindset Calm focus in a fast-moving environment Weekend availability Genuine interest in food, flavor, and craft What You’ll Do Execute dishes with precision, speed, and consistency Keep service flowing across multiple stationsMaintain clean, organized, and safe work standards Communicate and collaborate with a strong BOH team Help keep the energy high and the kitchen running sharp What’s In It For You Competitive pay starting at $20-$25/hr based on experience, raises accompany performance Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling 50% employee discount at Hai Hai & Hola Arepa A fast-paced kitchen that values skill, not ego A team that’s serious about food and encourages support and growth Real opportunity to grow into a salaried leadership role for the right person About Hai Hai Hai Hai is built around the feeling of being somewhere else entirely- lush, warm, flavorful, and alive. Our menu, created by Chef-Owner Christina Nguyen (James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2024), draws inspiration from Southeast Asian Street food and reimagines it with bold, modern energy. Send your résumé to be considered for an interview, this opening doesn’t come around often. View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr