Indian Cuisine Chef — Lead Creative Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Sociable Tech; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Career progression

Job summary

SALAAM NAMASTE BALLARAT PTY LTD invites an experienced Chef to lead our kitchen at Dosa Hut Ballarat. You will cook high-quality Indian multi-cuisine dishes and elevate the dining experience with creativity and precise execution.

We offer a supportive workplace with competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career progression. Join a team dedicated to exceptional food and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Past experience as a working chef.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate kitchen activities to ensure smooth operation.
• Ensure cooking, meal prep and presentation meet quality standards.
• Lead the culinary team to develop and execute a diverse menu.
• Infuse creativity into traditional dishes and keep the menu fresh.
• Inspire and manage a talented kitchen brigade.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and food quality.
• Implement quality controls for safety, hygiene and freshness.
• Conduct regular menu tastings and evaluations for improvement.
• Suggest new ingredients and experiment with recipes.
• Assist management in controlling food costs and stock orders.
• Source high-quality ingredients while managing costs.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to build a cohesive team.
• Stay updated on industry trends and share knowledge.

Skills

Working chef

Culinary arts

Sanitation and quality control

Creative dishes

Multitasking

Leadership

Stock management

Work ethic

Food passion

Education

Diploma level qualifications in relevant field

Job description

SALAAM NAMASTE BALLARAT PTY LTD invites an experienced Chef to lead our kitchen at Dosa Hut Ballarat. You will cook high-quality Indian multi-cuisine dishes and elevate the dining experience with creativity and precise execution.

We offer a supportive workplace with competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career progression. Join a team dedicated to exceptional food and customer satisfaction.