Chef

KHAO SOI MELBOURNE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Khao Soi Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chef to prepare and cook authentic Thai dishes to a high standard in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will plan menus, monitor quality from prep to plating, and manage stock while ensuring food safety and hygiene standards. The role suits someone with Thai cuisine expertise and a calm under-pressure approach in a busy restaurant.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in Thai cuisine and cooking techniques (essential).
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Thai dishes, including curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes.
• Plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order food supplies.
• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Ensure strict food hygiene and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff.
• Manage stock control and minimise wastage.

Skills

Thai cuisine

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Under pressure

Menu planning

Stock management

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

As our Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking authentic Thai dishes to a consistently high standard. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring all dishes are prepared efficiently and presented beautifully.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Thai dishes, including curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes.
• Plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order food supplies.
• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Ensure strict food hygiene and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff.
• Manage stock control and minimise wastage.

About you

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in Thai cuisine and cooking techniques (essential).
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards.

About us

Khao Soi is a busy Thai restaurant located in the heart of Melbourne's Chinatown. We are known for authentic Northern Thai cuisine, including our signature Khao Soi noodle dishes.