INDIAN CURRY CHEF – LEAD ROLE

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 themenu.· Experience or strong interest in portion control, costing dishes and recipestandardization (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 highlyregarded.· Food Safety Supervisor training (SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set) is anadvantage.· 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.Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Free drinks
• Free food
• Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person