Job Description
The Ol' Duke & Curry House, Portarlington
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Create an Authentic Indian Dining Experience on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula
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The Ol' Duke & Curry House is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary direction of our new venue opening in Portarlington.
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We are looking for a chef with a genuine passion for Indian cuisine and the leadership skills to establish a high-performing kitchen from the ground up.
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This role offers the opportunity to shape menus, build a team, introduce signature dishes and create a dining experience that becomes known throughout the Bellarine region and beyond.
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About The Curry House
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The Curry House will celebrate the diversity and richness of Indian cuisine, offering authentic flavours, traditional cooking techniques and a menu designed to showcase the very best of Indian food.
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While located within The Ol' Duke, a restored heritage building dating back to ****, the Curry House will develop its own identity and reputation as a destination for exceptional Indian dining.
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Backed by an Established Hospitality Organisation
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The Ol' Duke & Curry House is backed by Portarlington Golf Club, a well-established hospitality and community organisation on the Bellarine Peninsula.
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This support provides financial strength, operational resources and long-term stability, creating a rare opportunity to build a new venue with the backing of an experienced and successful hospitality business. It offers the excitement and influence of a start-up venture while enjoying the support and security of an established organisation.
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About the role
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You will lead the culinary direction of a recent Indian restaurant venue opening in Portarlington.



This role offers the prospect to shape menus, build a team, introduce signature dishes and create a dining experience that becomes known throughout the Bellarine region and beyond.
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Key responsibilities
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Lead all kitchen operations
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Design and develop menus centred on authentic Indian cuisine
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Develop curry, tandoor, bread and banquet offerings
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Establish recipes, preparation standards and kitchen systems
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Recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff
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Manage food costs, labour costs and inventory control
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Build supplier relationships and source quality ingredients
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Deliver exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation
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Maintain compliance with all food safety and workplace requirements
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About you
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Proven experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Executive Chef
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Strong expertise in Indian cuisine
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Knowledge of regional Indian cooking styles and traditional preparation methods
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Experience managing kitchen teams and developing staff
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Strong commercial understanding of food costing and labour management
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A passion for hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences
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The drive to build something special from the ground up
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What we Offer
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Significant input into menu creation and kitchen direction
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The opportunity to build and lead your own team
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Support from an experienced hospitality organisation
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Long-term career opportunities
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A beautiful coastal location on the Bellarine Peninsula
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Applications close Monday 12 October ****.
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For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact:
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Michael Phillips
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📌 Head Chef - The Curry House (Victoria)
🏢 Portarlington Golf Club
📍 Victoria