Chef

Aashirwad Tandoori Indian Restaurant Pty Ltd, trading as Saffron Indian Nepalese Restaurant and Bar, operates a restaurant in Mordialloc, Victoria, offering a diverse range of Indian and Nepalese cuisine. The restaurant focuses on authentic flavours, freshly prepared dishes and consistent food quality, providing customers with a range of traditional curries, tandoori dishes, breads, rice dishes, vegetarian options and other Indian and Nepalese specialities.

About the Role

Saffron Indian Nepalese Restaurant and Bar is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking Indian cuisine, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, and supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the commercial kitchen.

Location: 493 Main Street, Mordialloc VIC 3195

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a range of Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori items, rice dishes, breads and vegetarian specialities

- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistent quality, flavour and presentation

- Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality standards

- Regulate cooking temperatures and operate tandoors, ovens, grills and other commercial kitchen equipment

- Season, portion and present dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards

- Assist with menu planning, daily specials and the development of new or seasonal dishes

- Monitor ingredient usage and stock levels and assist with food ordering and inventory control

- Ensure ingredients and prepared food are stored, handled and rotated appropriately to maintain quality and minimise wastage

- Guide and support junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen procedures

- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas, equipment and storage areas

- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

Candidate Requirements

- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline

- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Chef, with demonstrated experience in Indian cuisine

- Strong knowledge of Indian cooking techniques, spices, curries, tandoori cooking and traditional food preparation

- Experience working with commercial tandoors and other professional kitchen equipment

- Strong understanding of food preparation, portion control and kitchen operations

- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements

- Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation during busy service periods

- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment

- Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.