Curry Chef

Swaad E India Authentic Indian Cuisine; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

TOP FLAVOURS PTY LTD T/a Swaad E India Authentic Indian Cuisine is seeking a skilled Curry Chef for a full-time role in Surfers Paradise, QLD. The position requires a Commercial Cookery qualification and at least 1 year of experience.

You will prepare and cook curries with authentic Indian flavours and manage kitchen tasks to ensure quality and efficiency. Join our kitchen team and contribute to menu planning, accuracy in portion control, and maintaining high safety standards across operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant Commercial Cookery qualification.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook various curries with authentic Indian flavour.
• Meet dietary requirements when required.
• Plan menus and adjust dishes with pricing while minimising costs.
• Ensure proper seasoning, garnishing and portion control.
• Apply correct freezing and preservation techniques.
• Provide support and training to kitchen staff.
• Address and resolve kitchen-related issues promptly.
• Manage stock: ordering, rotation and waste minimisation.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation, presentation and consistency.

Skills

Knife skills

Food prep

Cooking methods

Ingredients knowledge

Food safety

Presentation

Decision making

Communication

Plating

Creativity

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217, Full Time, Hospitality
Vacancy Listing Dates 25/09/2026 to 23/10/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 18729

• Experienced Curry Chef required
• Full time opportunity working 38 hours per week
• Join the Swaad E India Authentic Indian Cuisine team

TOP FLAVOURS PTY LTD T/a Swaad E India Authentic Indian Cuisine (located at Shop 9/ 3290 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217) is currently seeking a skilled Curry Chef to join their team full time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook various type of Curries with authentic Indian taste.
• Prepare and cook food meeting dietary requirements where required.
• Plan menus and adjust existing dishes, including pricing, while keeping overhead costs minimal.
• Ensure proper seasoning, garnishing, and portion control for all dishes served.
• Apply correct freezing and preservation techniques to extend ingredient shelf life without compromising quality.
• Provide support and Training other kitchen staff.
• Address and resolve any kitchen-related issues promptly.
• Manage stock, including ordering, rotation, and minimizing waste.
• Uphold high standards in food preparation, presentation, and consistency at all times.

Applicants must have a relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline and minimum 1 year experience.

Applicants will also have skills in:

• Strong Knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Different cooking methods.
• Understanding ingredients and seasonings.
• Food safety and sanitation practices.
• General food preparation expertise.
• Decision Making.
• Attention to details in food presentation and safety.
• Clear and effective Communication.
• Plating and Presentation.
• Creativity in designing innovative dishes and menu.
• Excellent organisational skills for managing tasks, inventory and staff schedules

A salary of $79,500 - $82,500 will be offered to the successful candidate.