We Moti Mahal Indian Restaurant Malvern are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Planning and developing menus in consultation with management, taking into consideration customer preferences, seasonal availability and operational requirements.
• Estimating food requirements, ingredient costs and labour requirements to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Ordering food, ingredients and other kitchen supplies and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking a wide variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards.
• Monitoring the quality of ingredients and finished dishes throughout all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Ensuring meals are consistently prepared and presented to the required quality, portion and presentation standards.
• Discussing food preparation, menu requirements and service-related matters with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees.
• Demonstrating appropriate cooking techniques and providing guidance to kitchen staff on food preparation and cooking procedures.
• Coordinating kitchen activities to ensure meals are prepared accurately and efficiently during service periods.
• Ensuring appropriate storage, handling, preservation and rotation of food products to maintain freshness and minimise wastage.
• Maintaining and enforcing high standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety throughout the kitchen.
• Monitoring kitchen equipment and work areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean, safe and operational condition.
• Assisting with the selection, supervision and training of kitchen staff where required.
• Providing guidance to junior kitchen staff and supporting the consistent application of recipes, cooking methods and presentation standards.
• Working collaboratively with the wider restaurant team to maintain efficient kitchen operations and consistently high standards of food and service.

Skills and Experience

• The successful candidate should possess:
• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or a related culinary discipline.
• Relevant professional experience working as a Chef in a commercial restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations and food presentation.
• Experience in menu planning, food costing, stock control and ordering kitchen supplies.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to monitor and maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards.
• Ability to supervise, guide and train other kitchen staff.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, particularly when working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a kitchen and restaurant team.
• Experience in preparing Indian cuisine, particularly traditional Indian and Mughlai dishes, will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with an established Indian restaurant.
• Annual salary of AUD $80,000 plus superannuation.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced kitchen and restaurant team.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development and maintain the restaurant's established culinary standards.
• Applicants who have the required culinary skills, qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to apply for this full-time Chef position.