Chef

Target Business Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kulcha House Pty Ltd. in Liverpool, NSW, is seeking a skilled Chef to join on a permanent, full‑time basis. Lead kitchen operations, ensure consistent quality, and drive menu innovation at a busy Indian cuisine restaurant.

With 3+ years in Indian cuisine and qualifications such as a Diploma in Hospitality or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, you will demonstrate strong leadership, cost control, and food safety know‑how to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Hospitality or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery with minimum 2 years’ experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Chef specializing in Indian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of Indian spices, cooking techniques and regional dishes.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills to guide and motivate the kitchen team.
• Extensive food and wine knowledge and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present authentic Indian dishes with consistency and creativity.
• Develop new menu items reflecting seasonal relevance and customer preferences.
• Maintain food preparation and storage in compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with management to control food costs and profitability.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff to ensure quality output.
• Monitor portion sizes and manage ingredients to minimize waste.
• Inspect supplies and equipment to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Oversee dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Cost control

Staff training

Kitchen management

Quality control

Indian cuisine

Education

Diploma in Hospitality

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Location: 221 Macquarie Street Liverpool NSW 2170

Position: Permanent, Full time

Our client, The Kulcha House Pty Ltd, a renowned provider of authentic Indian cuisine, is seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join its team. This role is pivotal to ensuring the continued growth and success of the business by maintaining high-quality culinary standards, driving customer satisfaction, and introducing innovative dishes that reflect the traditional and modern fusion of Indian cuisine.

The Chef will play a critical role in elevating the restaurant’s reputation, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving profitability by delivering exceptional dining experiences to customers.

In this role your main responsibilities include:

• -Prepare, cook, and present authentic Indian dishes with consistency and creativity.
• -Develop new menu items, ensuring seasonal relevance and customer preferences are incorporated.
• -Maintain food preparation and storage in compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• -Collaborate with the management team to control food costs and ensure profitability.
• -Train and mentor junior kitchen staff to maintain consistency and high-quality output.
• -Monitor portion sizes and manage ingredients efficiently to reduce wastage.
• -Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• -Oversee the preparation of special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian and gluten-free options.
• -Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality ingredients.
• -Stay up-to-date with industry trends and adapt new cooking techniques to elevate the menu.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the hospitality industry, be career focused and have strong leadership qualities.

Other key skills and experience will include:

• -Relevant qualification at the level of a Diploma in Hospitality OR at least Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery AND at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• -At least 3 years’ experience as a Chef specializing in Indian cuisine.
• -In-depth knowledge of Indian spices, cooking techniques, and regional dishes.
• -Ability to perform well under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• -Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate the kitchen team.
• -Extensive food and wine knowledge.
• -Demonstrated experience in customer service management.

You must be a quick learner who is also reliable, creative, organized, hard-working and well-mannered.