Chef / Kitchen Team Leader
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Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $95,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Running a kitchen is hard work, and this Sydney role asks for someone who does it well. A business with busy Malaysian restaurants needs a Chef / Kitchen Team Leader. It is permanent and full-time, at $80,000 - $95,000 per year.
You cook, you lead and you keep the place in order. The kitchen handles restaurant service and corporate catering. You report to the Company Director and work closely with management. They want a positive person who teaches others, learns fast and looks for better ways to work, without letting flavour or quality slip. The work-rights condition from the ad is in the requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, laksa, nasi lemak and other Malaysian favourites properly, every service
- Keep standard recipes, portions and presentation tight for restaurant and catering work
- Plan prep and run kitchen duties so orders are spot on and on time when it gets busy
- Lead, train and back up kitchen staff on teamwork, quality and cleanliness
- Keep food safety up to standard: storage, labels, temperature control, stock rotation, allergens
- Handle stock, orders and deliveries, check ingredient quality and keep a lid on food costs and waste
- Keep the kitchen and equipment clean and working, follow cleaning schedules and report maintenance problems
- Work with management on recipes, menu items and a more efficient kitchen, complete kitchen records and help with food quality concerns and customer feedback
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least three years of relevant professional cooking, with a strong Malaysian cuisine focus
- Real understanding of Malaysian ingredients, cooking techniques, spice pastes, sauces and traditional flavours
- Has led or supported a kitchen team in a busy restaurant
- Passion for Malaysian food and a willingness to keep learning and share knowledge
- Reliable and positive, organised and sharp on detail: owns the work, welcomes feedback, helps teammates and stays calm solving problems under pressure
- Practical knowledge of food safety requirements
- Interest in developing dishes that respect Malaysian flavours while meeting customer preferences
- Valid Australian work rights and/or sponsorship
- Experience with Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine, corporate catering, hotels or high-volume kitchens is an advantage, and Bahasa Malaysia, Indonesian or Mandarin are welcome
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