Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs in Dunedin, NZ, seeks an experienced Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef to own the kitchen during peak hours. This permanent, full-time role requires a minimum of 30 hours weekly and offers visa sponsorship options.

You will lead high-volume service, supervise staff, train apprentices, and ensure food safety and presentation meets NZ standards. Also involved are menu development, stock control, and cost awareness.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a chef or in a higher position within a commercial kitchen.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to stay efficient under pressure.
• Flexibility to cover mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Commitment to long-term employment with the business.
• NZ residency, a valid NZ work visa, or AEWV sponsorship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of high-volume lunch and dinner services, either independently or alongside the team.
• Supervise kitchen staff day to day.
• Train apprentices and staff in cooking techniques and menu preparation.
• Ensure preparation, presentation and hygiene comply with New Zealand food safety rules.
• Contribute to menu development with new dish ideas.
• Oversee stock levels, minimise waste and keep costs efficient.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and staff while building a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability under pressure

Team supervision

Job description

$25 - $35 per hour Visa sponsorship

About the role

The employer, an Indian restaurant serving diners near Dunedin, needs an experienced Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef who can take ownership of the kitchen during its busiest hours. The position is permanent and full-time, set at a minimum of 30 hours weekly.

What the business needs most is reliability under pressure: someone to steer lunch and dinner trade single-handed or with the brigade, develop the skills of junior cooks and apprentices, and keep hygiene and presentation aligned with New Zealand food safety requirements. Menu input, stock management and cost awareness are also part of the brief.

Applicants need New Zealand residency, a valid New Zealand work visa, or eligibility for sponsorship under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

• Take charge of high-volume lunch and dinner services, either independently or alongside the team
• Supervise kitchen staff day to day
• Train apprentices and staff in cooking techniques and menu preparation
• Ensure preparation, presentation and hygiene comply with New Zealand food safety rules
• Contribute to menu development with new dish ideas
• Oversee stock levels, minimise waste and keep costs efficient
• Maintain clear communication with customers and staff while building a positive team culture

Requirements & eligibility

• At least 2 years' experience as a chef or in a higher position within a commercial kitchen
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to stay efficient under pressure and deliver consistent quality
• Flexibility to cover mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Commitment to long-term employment with the business