Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Mzansi chefs who know their way around a tandoor, take note. An Indian restaurant near Dunedin, New Zealand, wants a permanent full-time Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef for at least 30 hours a week.
The job is straightforward and demanding. You run busy lunch and dinner services, solo or with the team. You train kitchen staff and apprentices. You keep quality, plating and hygiene up to New Zealand food safety standards. You also pitch in on menu ideas and keep stock, waste and costs tight.
Applicants need New Zealand residency, a valid New Zealand work visa, or eligibility for sponsorship under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run busy lunch and dinner services, on your own or with the crew
- Train and supervise kitchen staff and apprentices on technique and menu prep
- Keep prep, plating and hygiene up to New Zealand food safety rules
- Bring new dish ideas to the menu, keep stock tight, cut waste and watch costs
- Talk clearly with customers and staff and keep the team positive
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years in a commercial kitchen as a chef or higher
- Strong leadership ability
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Stays efficient under pressure and keeps quality consistent
- Flexible across mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Committed to long-term employment
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