Overview
Join Thakar Veg Restaurant as our Chef and bring your passion for authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine to life! Located in the heart of Greenacres Shopping Centre, we’re renowned for our vibrant menu and welcoming atmosphere. You’ll be at the forefront of crafting traditional dishes with a modern twist, ensuring every plate delivers on flavour and quality. If you have a flair for innovative cooking and a dedication to creating memorable dining experiences, we’d love you to join our team and help us maintain our reputation as Adelaide’s top Indian vegetarian destination. Taste excellence—start your culinary journey with us!
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a wide variety of authentic vegetarian Indian dishes, following traditional and modern recipes.
- Plan and design daily menus to ensure a diverse and appealing selection for guests.
- Ensure all dishes are presented with high standards of taste, quality, and appearance.
- Oversee food preparation and coordinate kitchen operations during busy meal periods.
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in compliance with Australian regulations.
- Train, mentor, and supervise junior kitchen staff to foster a collaborative team environment.
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to avoid shortages or wastage.
- Adapt recipes and menus to accommodate special dietary requirements and customer feedback.
- Ensure consistent portion control and minimise food wastage.
- Collaborate with management to develop new dishes and seasonal specials.
- Prepare food for catering orders and special functions as required.
- Monitor equipment and report maintenance needs to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
- Maintain accurate records of food costs and kitchen expenses.
- Uphold the restaurant’s reputation for excellence through a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in regular team meetings to discuss menu updates, service standards, and process improvements.
- Plan and design daily menus to ensure a diverse and appealing selection for guests.
- Ensure all dishes are presented with high standards of taste, quality, and appearance.
- Oversee food preparation and coordinate kitchen operations during busy meal periods.
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in compliance with Australian regulations.
- Train, mentor, and supervise junior kitchen staff to foster a collaborative team environment.
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to avoid shortages or wastage.
- Adapt recipes and menus to accommodate special dietary requirements and customer feedback.
- Ensure consistent portion control and minimise food wastage.
- Collaborate with management to develop new dishes and seasonal specials.
- Prepare food for catering orders and special functions as required.
- Monitor equipment and report maintenance needs to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
- Maintain accurate records of food costs and kitchen expenses.
- Uphold the restaurant’s reputation for excellence through a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in regular team meetings to discuss menu updates, service standards, and process improvements.
Qualifications
- Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification (as per ANZSCO guidelines).
- Proven experience as a Chef, ideally with a background in Indian or vegetarian cuisine.
- Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards in Australia.
- Ability to create, prepare, and present a diverse vegetarian menu with authentic Indian flavours.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, able to work efficiently during busy periods.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive team spirit.
- Willingness to contribute to a welcoming and memorable dining experience for all guests.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
- Full working rights in Australia (citizenship, PR, or relevant visa).
- Proven experience as a Chef, ideally with a background in Indian or vegetarian cuisine.
- Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards in Australia.
- Ability to create, prepare, and present a diverse vegetarian menu with authentic Indian flavours.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, able to work efficiently during busy periods.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive team spirit.
- Willingness to contribute to a welcoming and memorable dining experience for all guests.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
- Full working rights in Australia (citizenship, PR, or relevant visa).