Indian Cuisine Chef
We are seeking an experienced chef to join our team at a reputable restaurant in Wollongong. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals that meet the highest standards of quality and presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing and cooking meals, managing portions, and ensuring dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
* Designing menus in collaboration with management based on customer preferences, seasonal ingredients, and the restaurant's theme, and ensuring compliance with dietary needs and food standards.
* Calculating food and labour costs, ordering inventory, and overseeing stock to maintain kitchen efficiency and reduce wastage.
* Managing food costs, monitoring portion sizes, and minimizing waste to stay within budget constraints.
* Enforcing food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with regulations.
* Supervising, training, and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring high culinary standards.
* Working with management to synchronise kitchen operations with restaurant needs, especially during peak service times.
* Addressing customer feedback and complaints about food quality, ensuring customer satisfaction, and adjusting as necessary.
Requirements:
* Minimum Certificate IV or higher in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualifications.
* Minimum 2 years of proven experience in Indian cuisine, with a strong understanding of spices, flavours, and traditional techniques.
* Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management procedures.
* Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of kitchen staff.
* Effective communicator with staff and management, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Australian citizens/permanent residents are preferred. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.