Chef

Job Description:

We are expanding our menu! A Cup of Rest in Ferrymead, Christchurch, is transitioning to include an authentic, premium selection of traditional Persian Kebabs and grilled dishes.

To lead this exciting transition, we are seeking a highly skilled, passionate, and experienced Specialist Persian Cuisine Chef. This is a highly specialized role, and proven experience specifically within an authentic Persian restaurant is an absolute mandatory requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook high-quality, authentic Persian dishes, with a primary focus on traditional Persian Kebabs (including Koobideh, Joojeh, Barg, Chenjeh, etc.).
• Expertly manage the specialized preparation of meat, including professional meat mincing, seasoning, marinating techniques, and skewering (Kebab preparation).
• Master the traditional Persian grilling process over open flames/chargrill to ensure authentic taste and texture.
• Prepare other authentic Persian comfort foods, slow-cooked stews (Khoresh), and specialty saffron rice dishes.
• Monitor kitchen hygiene, food safety, and sanitization standards in accordance with the Food Control Plan.
• Estimate food requirements, manage stock rotation, and handle portion control.

Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications:

• Specific Experience: Minimum of 2 years of continuous, proven experience working strictly as a Chef in an authentic Persian/Iranian restaurant. Experience in general Western or generic Middle Eastern kitchens alone will not be considered sufficient.
• Specialized Skills: Deep expertise in Persian Kebab preparation (meat blending, skewering, and chargrilling) is mandatory. Complete familiarity with Persian culinary herbs, spices (Saffron, Sumac, Limoo Amani), and traditional cooking methods is required.