We have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic Indian Tandoor/Curry chef with proven experience in Indian cooking in a commercial kitchen environment.
Also looking for an experienced Restaurant manager to ensure this popular busy restaurant continues to flourish.
CHEFS DUTIES
- Preparing and cooking food (Curry or Tandoori) as per the restaurant standards
- Knowledge of cooking techniques used in Indian cooking and experience of working with tandoor
- Assist in planning menus and ordering food supplies
- Maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness in cooking areas to avoid food contamination
- Control food cost and wastage
- Order supplies based on food demand and budgets
- Train new staff in kitchen areas, delegate tasks related tomeal prep, cooking and delivering food
- Generate ideas for new recipes in collaboration with other chefs and the restaurant manager
CHEFS SKILLS/WORK EXPERIENCE
- An ideal candidates would have 3 years experience or relavent diploma qualification in cookery.
- Hold excellent knowledge of Indian spices.
- Familiar with use of tandoor in Indian restaurants.
- Must be able to work independently without supervision.
- Nature of the role will require weekends work and flexibilityin timings.
- Must have a can-do attitude and cope up in busy peak hours.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and maintain clean andhygiene kitchen.
Manager responsibilities will include
- Overall planning running and management of the business
- Plan menus for the business as per the requirements in consultation with chefs
- Organising special menu for special function and bookings
- Hold functions as per the customer’s requirements
- Organise marketing activities such as advertising promotional events and so on
- Making sure that company policy standards are maintained
- Communication with suppliers and negotiate the price
- Manage stock level ordering and keep recording updated
- Managing wastage and controlling labour costs
- Make sure one can manage cash handling process following pre-determined strategies/steps
- Handle all the financial and budgeting tasks for the business independently
- Make the staff roasters and handle all the communications with staff
- Ensure quality control and responsible for running shifts
- Maintain the documentation as per the city council regulations
- Make sure the business meets the health hygiene and safety regulations
- Maintains a clean and aesthetic appearance of the business for the customers
Manager Experience/Qualification/Knowledge
- Relevant work experience of 1 year or higher secondary school qualification Willing to secure LCQ qualification and
- General Manager Certificate from city council in 3 to 6 months of joining
- Business related qualification is an advantage but notessential
- Knowledge of hospitality industry is an advantage
- Willing to work split shifts (Lunch & Dinner) as required
- Busiest days for our business are weekends and essential to beable to work on weekends
- Be experienced in performing the tasks independently
- Honest reliable & dedicated