Experienced Chef Required

Position Title: Chef

Business: NIRVANA CLUB PTY LTD T/A NIVANA CLUB

Location: 13 Hesse St Queenscliff VIC 3225, Australia

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Ongoing

Hours: Minimum 38 hours per week

Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

About the Business

Nivana Club is a well-established dining venue located in Queenscliff, offering a diverse menu inspired by Asian and Indian flavours. The restaurant operates in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment and is committed to delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service.

Benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to take responsibility for planning, organising, and supervising kitchen operations. This is a senior culinary role requiring strong leadership skills, independent decision-making ability, and sound commercial kitchen experience.

Task & responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Planning menus in consultation with management

Estimating food and labour costs and assisting with menu pricing

Ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels of food supplies

Preparing and cooking a range of dishes to a high standard

Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on preparation procedures

Supervising and coordinating activities of cooks and kitchen staff

Ensuring portion control and minimising food wastage

Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment

Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations

Assisting in maintaining kitchen records and cost control systems

Qualification & experience

Essential Requirements

Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III, IV or Diploma)

Minimum three (3) years full-time relevant work experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

Demonstrated experience preparing multi cuisine dishes including Indian and Asian curries

Experience in menu planning, cost estimation and kitchen supervision

Strong understanding of food safety standards and compliance requirements

Ability to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment