Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A restaurant serving Indian food in Dunedin is recruiting a permanent, full-time Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef for at least 30 hours a week. The chef takes the lead through busy lunch and dinner services, alone or with colleagues, trains kitchen staff and apprentices, and maintains quality, presentation and hygiene to New Zealand food safety standards.
To apply you need New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa, or be eligible for sponsorship through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
Curry and tandoor skills deserve specifics on paper. List the dishes and ovens you have mastered, the teams you have trained and the volumes you have cooked, then prepare your chef CV with Build AI CV so an owner can see your range quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- Take charge of busy lunch and dinner services, whether on your own or alongside the team
- Train kitchen staff and apprentices in cooking techniques and menu preparation, and supervise their work
- Keep preparation, presentation and hygiene at New Zealand food safety standard
- Contribute to menu development with new dish ideas
- Manage stock, cut waste and control costs, and communicate clearly with staff and customers to foster a positive team
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years as a chef or in a higher role in a commercial kitchen
- Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills
- Works efficiently under pressure while keeping quality consistent
- Flexible for mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, and committed to long-term employment
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