Senior Indian Chef – Fast-Paced Kitchen, Sponsorship

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs seeks an experienced Indian Chef with genuine commercial kitchen experience to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment in Australia. The role focuses on matching the right skills with kitchen needs, including day-to-day cooking, food preparation, costing and team support.

The successful candidate will contribute across food preparation, kitchen organization and stock control while maintaining high hygiene standards and supporting a multicultural team.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–4 years of proven commercial cooking experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of Indian cuisine, spices, ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Previous experience in a busy restaurant or high-volume commercial kitchen.
• Hospitality qualification or relevant formal training is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of food costing and portion control.
• Practical knowledge of stock management and waste reduction.
• Ability to manage preparation and service efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural kitchen team.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate employment and eligibility verification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver authentic Indian dishes while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
• Organise daily food preparation to support smooth and timely service.
• Manage cooking and preparation during high-volume trading periods.
• Maintain portion control and minimise unnecessary food wastage.
• Monitor ingredient usage, stock levels and kitchen costs.
• Assist with ordering and coordinate ingredient requirements with suppliers.
• Check, store and rotate ingredients in accordance with food safety standards.
• Assist with menu development and accurate costing of dishes.
• Maintain an organised and productive kitchen workflow.
• Support the coordination and supervision of kitchen team members.
• Train junior staff in food preparation, cooking methods and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and reduce operational waste.
• Work closely with the wider hospitality team to maintain smooth service.

Skills

Commercial cooking experience

Indian cuisine knowledge

High-volume kitchen

Food costing

Stock management

Team supervision

Food safety

Time management

Multicultural teamwork

Willingness for visa sponsorship

Education

Hospitality qualification

Job description

Employer Sponsored Jobs seeks an experienced Indian Chef with genuine commercial kitchen experience to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment in Australia. The role focuses on matching the right skills with kitchen needs, including day-to-day cooking, food preparation, costing and team support.

The successful candidate will contribute across food preparation, kitchen organization and stock control while maintaining high hygiene standards and supporting a multicultural team.