Posted 23d ago

Chef

Dhakshin Gourmet Pty Ltd Crows Nest NSW 2065

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $85,000

Key points we found

  • Join a dynamic kitchen team at a renowned Indian restaurant.
  • Prepare and present authentic Indian dishes while ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Supervise and train subordinate staff in food preparation and hygiene standards.

About the Company: Dhakshin Gourmet Pty Ltd, a renowned dine-in and take away licensed restaurant offering authentic Indian cuisine, is currently seeking a qualified and passionate Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. Located in the heart of Crowsnest, our restaurant operates six days a week, serving lunch and dinner from 12 noon to 10pm, with extended trading hours for functions and events. Alongside our dine-in and take away services, we take pride in providing catering services and hosting private functions on-site for up to 75 seated customers. Our commitment to delivering a cosmopolitan dining experience with excellent value sets us apart in the culinary world. Our menu showcases an array of authentic Indian dishes, including set menu options for private functions.

Tasks & Responsibilities: As a Chef at Dhakshin Gourmet Pty Ltd, your key tasks will include:

  1. Determine production schedules and staff requirements including rosters to ensure the food preparation function is well staffed across a seven-day-trading-week;
  2. Tailor a relevant menu with management that best reflects the desired tastes and flavours of the customer base;
  3. Define how dishes should be prepared and presented along with management to ensure consistency in the food preparation process;
  4. Monitor the quality of all dishes across set shifts at all stages of preparation and presentation; ingredients;
  5. Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, including raw foods and receipt and check the freshness of delivered and stored foods and ingredients;
  6. Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure they meet the necessary standards;
  7. Demonstrate relevant cooking techniques and advise staff on menu dish cooking procedures;
  8. Prepare, cook, season, portion and garnish dishes from Dhakshin Gourmet menu;
  9. Instruct and supervise subordinate staff in preparing, cooking, seasoning, portioning, garnishing dishes from Dhakshin Gourmet menu;
  10. Selecting, training, supervising and performance managing subordinate staff;
  11. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure staff follow the required hygiene standards and regulations.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will hold relevant degree qualification in related fields and 1-3 years prior experience as a Chef. To apply for the role, applicants are invited to send through a CV outlining qualifications and experience.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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Skills
Cooking Techniques
Culinary Skills
Food Cost Estimation
Food preparation
Food presentation
Food Quality Control
Hygiene standards
Kitchen supervision
Menu development
Staff Training

More details
Expiring date
26 Jun 2026
Date posted
27 May 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Bachelor's degree
Company size
11 to 50

Dhakshin Gourmet Pty Ltd

11 to 50
Company size
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