Chef

AAR Corp; Banora Point; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

In-person at Banora Point

Job summary

Tweed Indian Hut, Banora Point, is seeking a skilled Chef to lead the kitchen full-time. The role focuses on planning menus, overseeing food prep for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, supervising staff, and managing costs and stock in a fast-paced Indian cuisine environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, sound knowledge of food safety, and a passion for authentic Indian dishes. Salary is AU$80,000–AU$85,000 plus superannuation, with opportunities to manage peak periods and

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial cooking experience.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and managing costs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation for dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
• Develop and modify menus, including vegetarian and vegan options.
• Estimate food requirements and labour costs.
• Prepare and cook food to a consistent standard across services.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff and demonstrate cooking techniques.
• Roster, order and stock control, including sourcing spices.
• Maintain food safety program and allergen management.
• Comply with safety and hygiene requirements.
• Arrange equipment maintenance and purchases.
• Resolve kitchen issues and customer feedback promptly.

Skills

Menu planning

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Cost management

Staff supervision

Education

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Job description

Banora Point NSW 2486 | Full-time | $80,000 per year plus superannuation

AAR Corporation Pty Ltd (Hire Sphere Global) is advertising this position on behalf of JSR Benipal Pty Ltd, trading as Tweed Indian Hut.

Position overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to lead our kitchen full-time. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial kitchens, sound leadership skills and a passion for producing authentic, high-quality Indian food. The role involves planning menus, overseeing food preparation for dine-in, takeaway and delivery service, supervising kitchen staff, managing costs and stock, and maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities, including tandoor, curry, rice and bread preparation
• Develop and modify menus, including specials and vegetarian and vegan dishes, to meet quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• Prepare and cook food to a consistent standard across dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, and demonstrate cooking techniques
• Undertake rostering, ordering and stock control, including sourcing spices and specialty ingredients
• Manage and maintain the food safety program, including documentation and allergen management
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
• Arrange equipment maintenance, repairs and purchases
• Resolve kitchen problems and customer feedback promptly
• Work effectively with front-of-house staff to manage peak periods and online order volumes
• Maintain good time management during preparation and service periods

Qualifications and experience

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial cooking experience
• Demonstrated experience supervising kitchen staff
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to manage food costs, ordering and stock
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills

About Company

Tweed Indian Hut is an established Indian restaurant at 21 Amaroo Drive, Banora Point, serving the Tweed Coast community. We offer dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with a menu of authentic Indian dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. We are looking for an experienced Chef to lead our kitchen.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-85000

Job Publish: 23-10-2026

Job Expire: 22-11-2026

AAR Corporation Pty Ltd (Hire Sphere Global) is advertising this position on behalf of JSR Benipal Pty Ltd, trading as Tweed Indian Hut.

Position overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to lead our kitchen full-time. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial kitchens, sound leadership skills and a passion for producing authentic, high-quality Indian food. The role involves planning menus, overseeing food preparation for dine-in, takeaway and delivery service, supervising kitchen staff, managing costs and stock, and maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen.

Key responsibilities

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities, including tandoor, curry, rice and bread preparation

Develop and modify menus, including specials and vegetarian and vegan dishes, to meet quality standards

Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs

Prepare and cook food to a consistent standard across dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders

Supervise and train kitchen staff, and demonstrate cooking techniques

Undertake rostering, ordering and stock control, including sourcing spices and specialty ingredients

Manage and maintain the food safety program, including documentation and allergen management

Comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

Arrange equipment maintenance, repairs and purchases

Resolve kitchen problems and customer feedback promptly

Work effectively with front-of-house staff to manage peak periods and online order volumes

Maintain good time management during preparation and service periods

Qualifications and experience

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or equivalent

Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial cooking experience

Demonstrated experience supervising kitchen staff

Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Ability to manage food costs, ordering and stock

Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills

Job type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000 per year plus superannuation

Experience: Commercial cooking - 1 year (required)

Work location: In person, 21 Amaroo Drive, Banora Point NSW 2486