Chef

salam namastes dosa hut group pty ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

salam namastes dosa hut group pty ltd in Melbourne is seeking a skilled head chef to lead the kitchen. You will coordinate staff, develop a diverse menu, ensure high food quality, presentation and compliance with hygiene standards.

You will mentor a kitchen brigade, manage day‑to‑day operations, control food costs, check stock, place orders, and stay ahead of industry trends to delight diners and boost profitability.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.
• Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control.
• Portfolio of creative, unique dishes.
• Expert multitasking ability.
• Great leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply.
• Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment.
• Passion and pride for delighting people with food.
• Education: A Minimum of diploma level qualifications of relevant field
• Experience: in Kitchen, past experience working as a chef is required: 2 - 4 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the kitchen by coordinating activities with other staff.
• Ensure that cooking, meal preparation and presentation (including special dietary requirements) meet client needs and are performed in accordance with quality assurance standards for accreditation and hygiene and cleanliness standards;
• Lead the culinary team in developing and executing a diverse and enticing menu that enhance the customers dining experience.
• Infuse creativity and flair into traditional dishes, showcasing your culinary expertise and keeping our menu fresh and exciting.
• Manage and inspire a talented kitchen brigade, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Implement rigorous quality control measures to maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, taste and check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Conduct regular menu tastings and evaluations to identify areas for improvement and refinement., experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Work closely with the management team to control food costs, optimize kitchen efficiency, and contribute to the overall profitability of the establishment while monitoring food stock and place orders.
• Source high-quality ingredients while maintaining cost-effective practices.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to enhance their skills and create a cohesive and skilled team and Stay updated on industry trends and share knowledge with the team.”],
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Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Multitasking

Food safety

Sanitation

Menu development

Cost control

Stock management

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Education

Diploma level qualification

Job description

Ensure smooth running of the kitchen by coordinating activities with other staff.

Ensure that cooking, meal preparation and presentation (including special dietary requirements) meet client needs and are performed in accordance with quality assurance standards for accreditation and hygiene and cleanliness standards;

Lead the culinary team in developing and executing a diverse and enticing menu that enhance the customers dining experience.

Infuse creativity and flair into traditional dishes, showcasing your culinary expertise and keeping our menu fresh and exciting.

Manage and inspire a talented kitchen brigade, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.

Implement rigorous quality control measures to maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, taste and check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.

Conduct regular menu tastings and evaluations to identify areas for improvement and refinement., experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.

Work closely with the management team to control food costs, optimize kitchen efficiency, and contribute to the overall profitability of the establishment while monitoring food stock and place orders.

Source high-quality ingredients while maintaining cost-effective practices.

Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to enhance their skills and create a cohesive and skilled team and Stay updated on industry trends and share knowledge with the team.

Task & responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the kitchen by coordinating activities with other staff.
• Ensure that cooking, meal preparation and presentation (including special dietary requirements) meet client needs and are performed in accordance with quality assurance standards for accreditation and hygiene and cleanliness standards;
• Lead the culinary team in developing and executing a diverse and enticing menu that enhance the customers dining experience.
• Infuse creativity and flair into traditional dishes, showcasing your culinary expertise and keeping our menu fresh and exciting.
• Manage and inspire a talented kitchen brigade, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Implement rigorous quality control measures to maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, taste and check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Conduct regular menu tastings and evaluations to identify areas for improvement and refinement., experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Work closely with the management team to control food costs, optimize kitchen efficiency, and contribute to the overall profitability of the establishment while monitoring food stock and place orders.
• Source high-quality ingredients while maintaining cost-effective practices.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to enhance their skills and create a cohesive and skilled team and Stay updated on industry trends and share knowledge with the team.

Qualification & experience Required

• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.
• Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control.
• Portfolio of creative, unique dishes.
• Expert multitasking ability.
• Great leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply.
• Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment and
• Passion and pride for delighting people with food.
• Education: A Minimum of diploma level qualifications of relevant field
• Experience: in Kitchen, past experience working as a chef is required: 2 - 4 years (Preferred)

Qualification & Experience

• Education: A Minimum of diploma level qualifications of relevant field
• Experience: in Kitchen, past experience working as a chef is required: 2 - 4 years (Preferred)

About Company

We are the fastest growing Indian Restaurant chain, and the go-to-Indian Restaurant for foodies all across Australia today.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79500-82000

Job Publish: 10-11-2026

Job Expire: 10-12-2026