The Client
The Spice Lounge Indian Cuisine is a highly reviewed restaurant that serves authentic and traditional Indian Cuisine in the Busy area of Pyrmont in Sydney. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their 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. This is for a full time role with an annual salary of $75,000 to $80,000, depending on experience plus superannuation.
The Responsibilities
Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:
Manages all activities associated with food
Direct and organize kitchen staff in the correct preparation, garnishing, and serving of meals.
Cook & present the dishes attractively and creatively according to the procedures which are necessary to keep nutrition related to vegetables and meats.
Training and induction of new and existing staff.
Preparing a roaster and organizing staff for the smooth functioning of the kitchen.
Examine food to ensure quality and presentation
Use different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food
Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
Reporting to management if any maintenance is required
Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
Order raw materials to supplier as per business need
Review menu with the management and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu
Follow and maintain all OH&SC requirement for safe kitchen operations.
Assist in the development of the menu in consultation with the Owner or the restaurant manager
Supervising and training new staff as and when required
The Requirements:
To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:
Knowledge and experience in modern and authentic Indian cuisine
At least 4 years of commercial cooking experience as a Chef
Minimum 4 years of experience in tandoori cooking is essential
Minimum 4 years of experience in menu planning
Able to prepare Indian sauces and Tandoori rub mix from scratch
Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood
Must know how to cook with the tandoor oven
Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality and tourism
Experience and knowledge in Indian cuisine is essential
Relevant qualifications in hospitality/cookery required
Must also be skilled in tandoori cooking
The Spice Lounge Indian Cuisine is a highly reviewed restaurant that serves authentic and traditional Indian Cuisine in the Busy area of Pyrmont in Sydney. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their 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. This is for a full time role with an annual salary of $75,000 to $80,000, depending on experience plus superannuation.
The Responsibilities
Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:
Manages all activities associated with food
Direct and organize kitchen staff in the correct preparation, garnishing, and serving of meals.
Cook & present the dishes attractively and creatively according to the procedures which are necessary to keep nutrition related to vegetables and meats.
Training and induction of new and existing staff.
Preparing a roaster and organizing staff for the smooth functioning of the kitchen.
Examine food to ensure quality and presentation
Use different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food
Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
Reporting to management if any maintenance is required
Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
Order raw materials to supplier as per business need
Review menu with the management and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu
Follow and maintain all OH&SC requirement for safe kitchen operations.
Assist in the development of the menu in consultation with the Owner or the restaurant manager
Supervising and training new staff as and when required
The Requirements:
To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:
Knowledge and experience in modern and authentic Indian cuisine
At least 4 years of commercial cooking experience as a Chef
Minimum 4 years of experience in tandoori cooking is essential
Minimum 4 years of experience in menu planning
Able to prepare Indian sauces and Tandoori rub mix from scratch
Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood
Must know how to cook with the tandoor oven
Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality and tourism
Experience and knowledge in Indian cuisine is essential
Relevant qualifications in hospitality/cookery required
Must also be skilled in tandoori cooking
