Job Info
Location: North Hobart, TAS
Salary: $60,001 - $80,000
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
PUNJABI DERA PTY LTD We are recruiting a Chef to take an active role in menu planning, food preparation and cooking, kitchen organisation, quality assurance, and food safety compliance. This position suits a motivated chef who can deliver authentic Desi/Subcontinent cuisine in a busy restaurant environment and contribute to a high-performing kitchen team.
Location: North Hobart, TAS, Australia Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per annum + superannuation Benefits Competitive salary package plus superannuation. Opportunity to work with authentic Subcontinent flavours and traditional cooking styles. Stable, full-time position within a growing restaurant operation.
Supportive team environment with opportunities to broaden skills and responsibilities. A workplace that values quality, consistency, and customer experience. Task & responsibilities Plan, develop and update menus in line with customer demand, seasonal availability, and Punjabi/Desi cuisine standards.
Calculate and monitor recipe costs, estimate food and labour requirements, and support efficient kitchen rostering through accurate workload planning. Order ingredients and kitchen supplies, check deliveries, manage stock rotation, and minimise wastage through portion control and safe storage practices. Prepare and cook a wide range of authentic Subcontinent dishes, ensuring the food is consistent in preparation, cooking, and presentation.
Maintain high standards of taste, texture, portioning and presentation through routine quality checks during preparation and service. Coordinate kitchen workflow and communicate effectively with management and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and timely order delivery. Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide kitchen staff on recipes, preparation methods, and correct use of equipment.
Enforce workplace food safety and hygiene procedures, including cleaning schedules, safe food handling, and temperature/storage controls. Support selection, onboarding and training of kitchen staff as required, helping to build capability and maintain consistent kitchen standards. Prepare and store food items appropriately (including chilling/freezing where required) to maintain quality, safety and service readiness.
Qualification & experience Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment or a similar role. Demonstrable hands-on experience preparing authentic Desi/Subcontinent cuisine (Punjabi/Pakistani-style cooking experience strongly preferred). Diploma in Hospitality Management (or equivalent qualification).
Proven ability to work with menu planning, costing awareness, stock control and quality assurance in a restaurant setting. Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene and safe food handling practices, with the ability to implement and maintain compliance standards. Ability to work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by restaurant operations.
Clear communication skills, a team-oriented attitude, and the ability to work efficiently under service pressure. Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents are preferred. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, please submit your application using the platform provided on this website.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for shortlisting will be contacted. About Company Punjabi Dera is an authentic Subcontinent restaurant offering traditional Punjabi and Desi cuisine, bringing rich flavours and cultural dining experiences to the local community. With a strong focus on authenticity, freshness, and customer satisfaction, the restaurant is experiencing rapid growth and increasing demand.
To support our expanding operations and maintain high standards of food quality and service, we are now seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our team. Work Type: Full time Salary: $75000-80000 Job Publish: 20-03-2026 Job Expire: 19-04-2026 Apply Link: https:///job/details? id=5497211
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