We are looking for chefs and FOH staff for our restaurant located in Alexandra, Central Otago

Chefs

Duties include

·      Must be able to prepare naan bread, chicken, and kebabs in the Tandoor (Indian-style clay oven) Must be having the ability to prepare curry bases and sauces 

·      Estimate food costs, develop new menu items, work on cost reduction and waste elimination, and allocate staff on kitchen duties

·      Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities 

·      Estimate food requirements, garnishing, and presentation of food 

·      Plan menus, ensure the quality of food, and portion control 

·      Maintain records of food costs, consumption, and inventory 

·      While on duty keep the cooking area clean to make sure that the health and food safety standard is met 

·      Train staff

 

Required experience: A minimum of three years of relevant experience. The applicant must be familiar with tandoor style cooking. 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Job type: Full-time Permanent 30 hours a week minimum 

Pay rate: $26 - $28 per hour

 

Front of House staff

Duties include

·      Providing fast, attentive and efficient service in a warm and hospitable manner

·      Set tables in accordance with the layout expected by the Restaurant Manager

·      Assisting diners with food and beverage selection by briefly summarising the menu, explaining daily specials, answering food and beverage related questions and making appropriate suggestions

·      Taking customers’ orders in a friendly and efficient manner

·      Serving food and beverages in a professional, courteous and timely manner

·      Ensuring all food and beverage is delivered to the correct tables as quickly as possible 

·      Ensuring tthe dishes are cleared quickly and efficiently and that the table is left in an immaculate state 

·      Ensuring that customers are correctly charged 

·      Presenting the bill to customers and taking payment from customers if applicable

Start date: As soon as possible 

Job type: Full-time Permanent 30 hours a week minimum 

Pay rate: $25 - $26 per hour