Chef / Kitchen Team Leader
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Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000 - $95,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Kabayan, if you have spent years in Malaysian kitchens, possibly during your time as an OFW, here is a leadership step worth a look. A business with busy Malaysian restaurants in Sydney wants a Chef / Kitchen Team Leader for a permanent, full-time position covering restaurant service and corporate catering.
You would guide the kitchen team, report to the Company Director and work closely with management. The pay range is $80,000 - $95,000 per year. They hope to meet a cheerful, hands-on cook who loves sharing skills, learning new ones and making the kitchen run more smoothly, while keeping every plate true to its roots. The work-rights condition is listed with the requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare much-loved Malaysian dishes like nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, laksa and char kway teow with real care
- Follow standard recipes and keep portions and plating the same for restaurant guests and catering clients
- Plan the prep and share out duties so orders are right and on time, even on the busiest nights
- Guide, teach and encourage the kitchen staff on teamwork, quality and keeping things clean
- Look after food safety, from storage and labels to temperatures, stock rotation and allergens
- Take care of stock, ordering and deliveries, check ingredients and keep waste and food costs low
- Keep the kitchen and equipment spotless and working, follow the cleaning schedule and report repairs
- Help management improve recipes, create menu items and make the kitchen more efficient
- Keep kitchen records up to date
- Support management when food quality concerns or customer feedback come up
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least three years of relevant professional cooking, focused strongly on Malaysian cuisine
- Good understanding of Malaysian ingredients, cooking methods, spice pastes, sauces and traditional flavours
- Experience leading or helping lead a kitchen team in a busy restaurant
- A love for Malaysian food and an openness to learning and sharing what you know
- Reliable and positive: you take ownership, accept feedback and help your teammates
- Organised, careful with details and calm when solving problems under pressure
- Practical knowledge of food safety requirements
- Interest in creating 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
- Bahasa Malaysia, Indonesian or Mandarin speakers are also welcome
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