Job Title: Malaysian Indian Chef (Full-Time) Annual salary: $67,000 - $ 77,000 per year plus super Location of Employment: Punjabi Palace Cairns, QLD Employer: Smart Resources Qld Pty Ltd Reporting To: Executive Chef / General Manager About Us: Punjabi Palace Brisbane (South Bank) is the flagship base of our growing hospitality brand operating under Smart Resources Qld Pty Ltd . Known for delivering authentic North Indian cuisine with rich flavours and family-style service, we are expanding into Malaysian South Indian fusion across regional Queensland, starting with Punjabi Palace Cairns . Our brand takes pride in cultural authenticity, staff development, and culinary innovation. We now seek a skilled Malaysian Indian Chef who will lead the kitchen in Cairns and be part of our long-term regional and franchise growth. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Design and execute a menu focused on Malaysian and South Indian classics , e.g. Roti Canai, Sambal Fish, Chicken 65, Dosa, Nasi Kandar, Fish Head Curry, etc. Lead daily kitchen operations: food prep, service, quality control, plating, and waste reduction Discuss food preparation, menu planning, and special dietary requirements with managers, kitchen staff, and, where relevant, dietitians. Apply traditional Malaysian cooking techniques while also integrating modern fusion Monitor and maintain inventory, food and labour costs, ordering, and supplier relationships (especially for Malaysian spices and specialty items) Ensure adherence to Queensland Health Regulations , Food Safety Plans, and HACCP practices Train and supervise junior chefs and kitchen staff in both traditional methods and OH&S Design promotional menus for events like Diwali, Deepavali, Eid, or multicultural community functions Work collaboratively with the executive team and Brisbane head office on reporting, budgeting, and menu evolution Required Qualifications & Experience: Minimum 3 years as a chef specialising in Malaysian and South Indian classics Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery (preferred) or relevant culinary experience Deep knowledge of Malaysian flavours: curry pastes, sambal, charcoal/grill fusion, banana leaf plating, rice/noodle techniques Familiarity with Australian kitchen compliance (temperature logs, food handling, cleaning) Strong command of kitchen budgeting, food margins, and team supervision English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 or equivalent for international applicants) Desirable: knowledge of Hindi, Tamil, Malay, or Telugu Employment Terms & Entitlements: Employment Type: Full-Time (38 hrs/week) Annual Salary Range: AUD $67,000 to $77,000 Superannuation About the Employer Smart Resources Qld Pty Ltd Smart Resources Qld owns and operates multiple business divisions across hospitality, trade, tourism, and education. Punjabi Palace Brisbane (South Bank) is the companys central base for food and beverage operations, and the Cairns outlet is its first regional expansion under the same banner. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the specified requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please note that your application was not successful on this occasion. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Smart Resources QLD. AUD $67,000 $77000 Superannuation
