Indian Cuisine Chef: Menu Innovation & Quality Lead

Rashi Joshi; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of work experience in an Indian cuisine restaurant.

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 of all aspects of the kitchen including kitchen cost control including 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 compliance documentation.
• Assist with planning and executing catering or function menus where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of service speed, consistency, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Indian cuisine

Education

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

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.