Head Chef

About Us :

Gol Gappa Lawnton Food Store Pty Ltd is not just a restaurant; it's a celebration of Indian Vegetarian Street Cuisine. Our mission is to bring the vibrant flavors and unique culinary experiences of the Indian subcontinent to the multicultural community in Australia. We specialize in serving fresh, authentic, and 100% vegetarian street food, prepared right before our customers' eyes, just the way they like it. Our dishes are a tribute to the rich street food culture, offering a healthy and delicious experience that resonates with food lovers who appreciate authenticity and quality.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our dynamic team at Gol Gappa Lawnton Food Store. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Indian street food culture, a commitment to excellent customer service.

Location : 555 Gympie Road, Lawnton, QLD 4501

Responsibilities Include but not limited to the following :

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate the purchase of supplies in alignment with the restaurant’s budget.
• Assess the quality of raw ingredients and finished dishes to ensure high standards.
• Participate in hiring and training new staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety.
• Plan and review the restaurant’s menu regularly in consultation with the other chefs and cooks, ensuring it remains competitive and appealing.
• Estimating food and labor costs, ordering spices and ingredients specific to Indian cuisine, and managing inventory to minimize waste.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques such as tandoor operation, curry preparation, and traditional methods of marination and tempering and equipment to staff.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen staff engaged in food preparation and provide guidance through the stages of cooking as required.
• Innovating modern Indian fusion dishes or seasonal menus while preserving traditional flavors to enhance customer experience.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Actively rectify kitchen problems with the staff and the manager.
• Ensure FIFO (First-in First-out) storing method is followed by all staff to prevent foodborne illness and controlling kitchen costs by minimizing wastage;
• Always maintain the restaurants sanitization and hygiene and enforce the hygiene regulations.

Salary Range : AUD $70,000 – AUD $80,000 Per annum plus Superannuation

Skills and Experience :