Chef

About The Client

Dhaba 517 is a highly reviewed traditional Indian restaurant in Port Melbourne in VIC. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their expanding team.




The Role

You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team and you will have the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create. You will also have the opportunity to progress through the ranks at the restaurant.

This is a full time role with an annual salary set between $77,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation.



The Responsibilities

Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

-Manage and supervise culinary staff including cooks and food preparation workers.
-Inspect the levels of ingredients, raw food supplies and other raw materials and ensure optimum stock levels
-Give orders for required supplies and making necessary requisitions for the required stock, frozen food items, beverages and other raw materials
-Inspect the received products for their quality, quantity and other attributes
-Schedule food production and managing schedule of operations through optimum use of resources and materials
-Assist kitchen staff in overall kitchen operations to ensure timely services
-Observe methods of food preparation being used by the food preparation team to ensure consistency
-Designate and assign duties based on personal capacity and capabilities, with respect to preparation of ingredients, cooking and delivery of food items
-Inspect and make use of various cooking appliances for completion of orders, inspecting the appliances for cleanliness, functionality and usability
-Perform other inventory duties, performing stock rotation
-Working with the management and showing active participation in assigning prices to various menu items, based on factors such as cost of labour, ingredients and other overhead costs
-Guiding and mentoring the employees, identifying and providing solutions for any potential issues and worker grievances
-Consistently ensure high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation
-Ensuring that kitchen workers maintain personal hygiene and follow the cleanliness and sanitation standards
-Ensure food items being prepared are prepared within the established food preparation, portion control and pricing policies.
-Manage relationships with distributors and resolve issues with vendors promptly.
-Follow the budget established by the restaurant manager.
-Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.
-Manage kitchen staff and delegate tasks related to meal prep, cooking and delivering food to diners in a timely fashion.




The Requirements:

To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:

-At least a Certificate 4 qualifications in cookery
-Minimum 12 months of experience as a Chef in a similar role
-Minimum 12 months of experience in tandoori cooking is essential
-At least 12 months experience in preparing advanced marinades, masalas and curry pastes and tandoori mix from scratch
-At least 12 months experience preparing and cooking Indian breads
-At least 12 months experience operating and maintaining traditional clay tandoor ovens
-Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine
-Must be able to work with proteins like beef, mutton and pork
-Passion for great food and presentation
-Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
-Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
-Experience in training kitchen staff
-Ability to work well under pressure
-Goods ordering and menu costing
Stock control and wastage minimization
-Able to work to a flexible roster includes weekends