Chef

Bahar Enterprises Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bahar Indian Restaurant in Melbourne is seeking a chef to join our team and drive menu development with cost-conscious planning. You will lead kitchen operations, oversee food preparation, and ensure high quality while controlling labour costs.

We value strong leadership, teamwork, and a solid background in food safety. Applicants should have a Diploma/Certificate in cookery and at least 1 year of experience in a similar role, with a passion for authentic Indian cuisine.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate III/IV in cookery or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop new dishes and plan menus with cost considerations (labour and materials).
• Oversee food preparation to maintain high standards.
• Provide demonstrations of techniques and offer guidance on cooking procedures.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels and place supply orders as needed.
• Enforce hygiene standards and ensure OH&S compliance.
• Collaborate with managers, kitchen and waiting staff on food preparation issues.
• Conduct inventory checks and train staff as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Diploma/Certificate III/IV in cookery

Job description

Bahar Indian Restaurant is a renowned Indian restaurant celebrated for authentic flavours and exceptional dining experience. We are looking for a chef to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing new dishes and planning menus considering preparation costs
• including labour cost
• Engaging in food preparation and cooking
• Overseeing food preparation to maintain consistently high standards.
• Providing demonstrations of techniques and offering advice on cooking
• procedures.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
• Communicating and enforcing hygiene standards.
• Collaborating with managers, dietitians, and kitchen and waiting staff on food
• preparation issues
• Demonstrating techniques and providing advice on cooking procedures.
• Conducting inventory checks in the kitchen and placing supply orders as
• needed.
• Selecting and training staff
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and
• updating policies regularly as needed.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Passion for creating delicious and high-quality food.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Diploma/Certificate III/IV in cookery or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role