Chef

Chatkazz (ACT) Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Friendly team environment

Visible impact on the business

Job summary

Chatkazz (ACT) Pty Ltd in Canberra seeks an experienced chef to join our team. You will develop and update menus, monitor dish quality, and work with management on recipes and service standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of kitchen experience, strong English skills, and a background in food safety. This is a permanent full-time position with opportunities for growth within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Excellent English skills.
• The right to work in Australia.
• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in commercial cookery or relevant qualification related to the field.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience.
• Team management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in all aspects of food safety.
• Positive communication skills, energy and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update menus in line with the restaurant's concept, customer demand and operational requirements.
• Estimate food, ingredient and labour costs and order supplies within approved budgets.
• Monitor the quality, consistency and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service.
• Consult with management, dietary professionals, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees regarding food preparation and service requirements.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation methods and procedures.
• Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Implement, explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with the selection, training and supervision of kitchen staff, where required.
• Freeze, preserve and store food appropriately to maintain its quality and safety.

Skills

English skills

Team management

Fast-paced work

Time management

Food safety

Communication

Positive attitude

Energy and vibe

Education

AQF Associate Diploma or Diploma in commercial cookery

Job description

This excellent opportunity will be offered on a Permanent Full-Time basis at 38 hours a week.

Benefits

• Professional growth
• A friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

Chatkazz (ACT) Pty Ltd

Task & responsibilities

• Develop and update menus in line with the restaurant's concept, customer demand and operational requirements.
• Estimate food, ingredient and labour costs and order supplies within approved budgets.
• Monitor the quality, consistency and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service.
• Consult with management, dietary professionals, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees regarding food preparation and service requirements.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation methods and procedures.
• Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Implement, explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with the selection, training and supervision of kitchen staff, where required.
• Freeze, preserve and store food appropriately to maintain its quality and safety.

Qualification & experience

• Excellent English skills
• The right to work in Australia
• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in commercial cookery or relevant qualification related to the field
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience
• Team management skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong time management skills
• Proficiency in all aspects of food safety
• Positive communication skills, energy and attitude

About Company

Chatkazz is an Australian based Indian restaurant renowned for delivering only the highest quality Indian cuisine. With over 200 dishes on the menu taking inspiration from the North and South of India, each visit to CHATKAZZ Canberra will bring back memories of home.Expect fragrant dishes packed with flavour, many which can rarely be found outside of India. Due to business expansion, we are seeking an experienced Chef to join our friendly team.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79500-84500

Job Publish: 29-09-2026

Job Expire: 29-10-2026