Chef

About the Company: Dhakshin Gourmet Pty Ltd, a renowned dine-in and take away licensed restaurant offering authentic Indian cuisine, is currently seeking a qualified and passionate Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. Located in the heart of Crowsnest, our restaurant operates six days a week, serving lunch and dinner from 12 noon to 10pm, with extended trading hours for functions and events. Alongside our dine-in and take away services, we take pride in providing catering services and hosting private functions on-site for up to 75 seated customers. Our commitment to delivering a cosmopolitan dining experience with excellent value sets us apart in the culinary world. Our menu showcases an array of authentic Indian dishes, including set menu options for private functions.

Tasks & Responsibilities: As a Chef at Dhakshin Gourmet Pty Ltd, your key tasks will include:

• Determine production schedules and staff requirements including rosters to ensure the food preparation function is well staffed across a seven-day-trading-week;
• Tailor a relevant menu with management that best reflects the desired tastes and flavours of the customer base;
• Define how dishes should be prepared and presented along with management to ensure consistency in the food preparation process;
• Monitor the quality of all dishes across set shifts at all stages of preparation and presentation; ingredients;
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, including raw foods and receipt and check the freshness of delivered and stored foods and ingredients;
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure they meet the necessary standards;
• Demonstrate relevant cooking techniques and advise staff on menu dish cooking procedures;
• Prepare, cook, season, portion and garnish dishes from Dhakshin Gourmet menu;
• Instruct and supervise subordinate staff in preparing, cooking, seasoning, portioning, garnishing dishes from Dhakshin Gourmet menu;
• Selecting, training, supervising and performance managing subordinate staff;
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure staff follow the required hygiene standards and regulations.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will hold relevant degree qualification in related fields and 1-3 years prior experience as a Chef. To apply for the role, applicants are invited to send through a CV outlining qualifications and experience.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person