INDIAN CURRY CHEF – LEAD ROLE

INDIAN CURRY CHEF – LEAD ROLE Job Type/Position: Full-Time Indian Curry Chef Work Location: Hello India Bunbury, inside Parks Tavern, 1 Bussell Highway, Carey Park, Bunbury WA 6230 (corner Bussell Hwy & Brittain St) Work Authorization: Australia(preferred) Hello India Bunbury is a family-owned Indian restaurant with a diverse menu and a growing catering arm for parties and events. We are looking for an experienced Curry Chef to work side by side with the owners and kitchen team in a busy Indian kitchen, helping to strengthen our systems through consistent recipes, portion control, practical food cost awareness and strong teamwork. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a range of Indian curries and gravies to a consistent standard. • Work across diverse Hello India Menu, supporting other sections as needed. • Lead and support preparation on daily basis and for catering and party orders, including ordering, planning, prep, portions and quality for larger volumes. • Ensure consistency in food quality, service timing, portion control and presentation for dine-in, takeaway and catering. • Work with the owners on practical food cost awareness and menu costing within agreed targets. • Work on kitchen systems and documentation (clear recipes and methods that others can follow). • Take charge of ordering, stock control, wastage reduction and day-to-day kitchen cleanliness and organization. • Always maintain high food safety and hygiene standards. • Contribute ideas for new recipes and specials and help improve existing dishes while keeping them consistent and cost-effective. Requirements: • Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Indian Chef / Curry Chef in a busy restaurant. • Strong knowledge of Indian curries, gravies and spices. • Comfortable working beyond one section and willing to learn different styles on the menu. • Experience or strong interest in portion control, costing dishes and recipe standardization (recipe cards). • Good communication, teamwork and time-management skills; calm under pressure in a small, family-business environment. • Formal cookery qualification (e.g. Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery) is highly regarded. • Food Safety Supervisor training (SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set) is an advantage. • Experience with catering/banquets and/or Indian desserts (sweets/mithai) will be considered a strong plus. What we offer: • Salary negotiable, with an expected range of 70,000 to 85,000 AUD per year plus super, depending on experience and skills. • Staff meals on shift. • Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate. • A friendly, hands-on family environment and a chance to help shape our menu, systems and catering. • Opportunity to grow with us over time as we expand our catering and future projects. How to apply: Please apply with your CV and a short note about: • Your experience with Indian curries and working across different styles. • Any experience you have with portion control, costing dishes, recipe cards or catering. Send applications to helloindiabunbury@hotmail.com or drop your résumé in person at: Hello India Bunbury, Inside Park Tavern, Crn 1- Bussell Hwy & Brittain St, Bunbury WA 6230.