Hiring!
Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Restaurant, located in the heart of Daylesford, Victoria, is a well-established and popular Indian restaurant renowned for its authentic Indian cuisine, warm hospitality, and exceptional dining experience. Offering a diverse menu featuring traditional North Indian curries, tandoori specialties, vegetarian dishes, and regional Indian flavours, the restaurant has built a strong reputation among locals and visitors alike. To support its continued growth and maintain its high culinary standards, the restaurant is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join its dedicated kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality authentic Indian dishes, assisting with menu planning and development, maintaining food quality and consistency, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The role is ideally suited to a passionate chef committed to delivering exceptional food and contributing to the ongoing success of a busy and dynamic hospitality business.
- Position: Chef
- Salary: $80,000 plus Superannuation
- Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, must be available to work on weekends and public holidays.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare all dishes listed on the menu.
- Develop new recipes and assist in defining menu items.
- Stay current with customer preferences and deliver dishes that meet their taste requirements.
- Follow cooking instructions and recipes for all signature dishes, maintaining high standards.
- Prepare and set up all ingredients and materials needed for cooking.
- Supervise kitchen staff to ensure operational standards are maintained.
- Provide training to kitchen staff as needed.
- Manage and schedule all kitchen staff.
- Effectively manage kitchen operations through the docket system.
- Maintain a sanitized and organized workstation, ensuring high levels of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Relevant qualifications with a minimum 1 Year of professional experience.
- A Certificate IV or higher qualification.
- Ability to focus and manage the team effectively in a high-pressure environment.
- Full working rights within Australia are mandatory.
Interested?
Ensure your application includes an updated CV. Incomplete application will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
