Full-Time Chef

Business Nest; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Accent Cuisine in Sydney is seeking a hands-on full-time Chef to deliver authentic Indian cooking, develop seasonal specials, and uphold strict food safety standards.

You will lead kitchen operations, manage stock and costs, supervise and train cooks, and ensure consistency, speed, and presentation across all service.

Must have a Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent and at least one year of experience in an Indian cuisine restaurant.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is required.
• One year work experience in Indian cuisine restaurant required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and creating new Indian dishes to ensure diverse, appealing options meeting dietary requirements.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to dietary requirements.
• Oversee prep and ensure all stations are ready before service.
• Monitor taste, freshness, and presentation of dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and allergen awareness.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and minimize wastage.
• Maintain relationships with distributors and resolve vendor issues promptly.
• Manage kitchen costs and menu costing; run all kitchen operations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor cooks, apprentices, and kitchenhands.
• Keep records such as temperature logs and cleaning schedules; assist with catering events.

Education

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

One year experience in Indian cuisine restaurant

Job description

The Indian Accent Cuisine is seeking a full-time Chef to help deliver authentic, high-quality

Indian cuisine. You’ll prepare and cook signature dishes, develop seasonal specials, uphold

strict food safety standards, and support smooth, efficient kitchen operations. The role suits

a hands‑on chef with solid Indian cuisine experience, strong prep and service discipline, and

a focus on quality, consistency, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and creating new special Indian dishes to ensure a diverse and appealing selection that meets customer preferences and dietary requirements.
• Preparing and cooking menu items including dishes according to dietary requirements.
• Food Preparation – Oversee and ensure all stations are fully prepped before service.
• Quality Control – Monitor taste, freshness, and presentation of dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Food Safety – Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and allergen awareness.
• Stock Management and Budgeting – Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and minimize wastage.
• Manage relationships with distributors and resolve issues with vendors promptly.
• Responsible for running all aspects of the kitchen including kitchen cost control and menu costing.
• Supervise, train, and mentor cooks, apprentices, and kitchenhands to ensure productivity, safety, and teamwork.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and assist with planning and executing catering or function menus where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of service speed, consistency, and customer satisfaction.

Skill & Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Relevant Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Relevant one year work experience in Indian cuisine restaurant