Chef

We are now looking for an experienced Chef who can contribute to our kitchen operations, maintain consistent food standards and support the continued growth of the business.

Chef – Full-Time | Namaste on High – Berwick, VIC

• Assisting with stock control, wastage reduction and efficient use of ingredients without compromising quality.
• Supporting special dietary requests where possible, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-sensitive or customer-specific preferences.
• Working with management to maintain the restaurant’s reputation for authentic flavour, warm hospitality and high-quality Indian cuisine.
• Ordering, receiving and checking food supplies to ensure ingredients are fresh, suitable, correctly stored and available for smooth kitchen operations.
• Estimating food requirements for daily service, functions and catering orders, and assisting management with food cost control and labour planning.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, cool room, dry store, preparation areas and cooking stations.
• Monitoring dishes at each stage of preparation and service to ensure meals are cooked correctly, presented attractively and served within required timeframes.
• Preparing sauces, marinades, spice mixes, gravies, stocks and other base items required for efficient Indian kitchen production.
• Preparing and cooking a wide range of Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori items, entrees, rice dishes, breads, accompaniments and other menu items in accordance with Namaste on High’s recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintaining consistent flavour, texture, portion size and presentation across dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering orders.
• Assisting with menu planning and seasonal menu development by contributing ideas based on customer preferences, ingredient availability, food trends and the restaurant’s Indian dining concept.
• Demonstrating cooking methods and guiding junior kitchen staff in correct preparation techniques, use of equipment, portion control and plating standards.
• Ensuring all food is prepared in compliance with hygiene, food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Enforcing safe food handling practices, including correct temperature control, cleaning procedures, storage labelling, stock rotation and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Supervising kitchen operations during service to maintain quality, efficiency and teamwork in a busy restaurant environment.
• Preserving, freezing and storing prepared food items, sauces or ingredients where appropriate to maintain freshness and reduce wastage.
• Managing preparation schedules to ensure the kitchen is ready for lunch, dinner, takeaway, delivery and catering service periods.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef or in a similar commercial kitchen role.
• An AQF associate degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a relevant field.

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation per annum

• Calm under pressure and able to maintain high standards during peak trading times.
• Creative, detail-focused and willing to contribute to menu improvement.
• Respectful, professional and able to work with both kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Customer-focused, with a genuine interest in delivering a positive dining experience.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Chef looking to join a growing Indian restaurant with a strong focus on flavour, culture and customer service, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and relevant qualifications for consideration.