About The Client Mezbaan is a popular restaurant in Truganina in VIC that serves authentic Indian cuisine meals. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their expanding team. The Role This is a full time role with an annual salary set between $77,000 - $78,000 depending on experience plus superannuation. The Responsibilities Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of: Helps design daily and special menus, estimating the required ingredients and controlling overall food costs. Cooks a variety of Indian dishes following traditional methods, recipes, or personal culinary expertise. Oversees the taste, texture, aroma, and presentation of all Indian menu items to maintain high quality. Supervises, guides, and trains Cooks and Kitchen Assistants in Indian cooking techniques, preparation standards, and kitchen hygiene. Purchases and manages stock of spices, produce, meats, and other kitchen essentials to ensure sufficient supplies for daily operations. Works with restaurant management to create new Indian dishes and refine existing recipes to enhance the menu. Communicates and coordinates with service staff to ensure smooth and timely delivery of food to guests. Ensures that all kitchen activities follow local health, sanitation, and safety rules and maintains a clean, safe cooking environment. The Requirements: Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality Minimum 2 years experience as Chef in a commercial restaurant Minimum 2 years of experience in tandoori cooking is essential Minimum 2 years of experience in menu planning Minimum 2 years of experience in preparing advanced marinades, masalas and curry pastes and tandoori mix from scratch 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
