Senior Function Chef / Kitchen Team Leader Pakistani Cuisine | Casual Position | Weddings & Functions | Immediate Start

We are looking for an experienced, creative and highly capable Senior Function Chef / Kitchen Team Leader specialising in Pakistani cuisine to join our growing hospitality and events group in Melbourne.

This is a casual position, primarily based at Fleur Weddings & Events in Fawkner, with opportunities to work across our other venues and catering operations.

Our hospitality group includes

- Fleur Weddings & Events
- Ultima Function Centre
- Tandoori Flames Catering
- Further premium hospitality developments currently underway

We host a large range of weddings, corporate events, private celebrations and multicultural functions, with a growing demand for Pakistani, South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

The Role

This is a hands-on senior kitchen role suited to a chef who enjoys working in a busy event environment.

You will work alongside our existing kitchen team while helping lead and coordinate food preparation and service during weddings and large-scale functions.

We are looking for someone who is happy to lead from the front — preparing, cooking, tasting, plating and coordinating service alongside the team.

Responsibilities may include

- Leading and working alongside the kitchen team
- Preparing authentic Pakistani cuisine
- Managing high-volume preparation and bulk cooking
- Preparing food for weddings and functions of 100–500+ guests
- Maintaining consistent flavour, quality and presentation
- Coordinating kitchen service during busy events
- Allocating duties to kitchen staff
- Assisting with menu preparation and development
- Training and supporting junior kitchen staff
- Maintaining portion control and food consistency
- Following food safety and hygiene requirements
- Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen




- Working closely with event managers and front-of-house teams

Pakistani Cuisine Experience Strong hands-on Pakistani cuisine experience is essential.

The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of Pakistani flavours, spices, cooking techniques and traditional dishes.

Experience with Indian, Punjabi, North Indian, Middle Eastern or broader South Asian cuisine will also be highly regarded.

Large-Scale Function Experience

This is not a small restaurant environment.

Our venues regularly cater for large weddings and events where hundreds of guests may need to be served within a short service period.

Experience in any of the following environments will be highly regarded:

- Pakistani / Indian restaurants
- Wedding venues
- Function centres
- Hotels
- Banqueting
- Catering companies
- Convention centres
- High-volume restaurants

You must be comfortable cooking at scale while maintaining authentic flavour, consistency and quality. Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have:

- Strong Pakistani cuisine experience
- Several years of professional kitchen experience
- Previous wedding, function, banquet or catering experience
- Experience cooking for large numbers of guests
- Strong understanding of Pakistani spices and cooking techniques
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to lead a kitchen team when required
- Good food safety and hygiene knowledge
- Reliable and skilled attitude
- Strong attention to taste and presentation

Weekend availability is highly desirable,



as most of our weddings and major functions take place on weekends. Additional weekday shifts may also be available depending on our event schedule.

Casual Employment

This is a casual position with shifts based around our wedding and function schedule.

Hours may vary depending on events and business requirements.

We are looking for someone who can become a reliable part of our kitchen team and be available for regular event work.

Pay rate: Competitive casual hourly rate, based on experience and capability.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to take on regular shifts and greater kitchen responsibilities as our events business continues to grow.

Why Join Us?

- Casual position with regular event opportunities
- Work across a growing Melbourne hospitality group
- Large weddings and high-volume functions
- Opportunity to specialise in Pakistani function catering
- Work alongside an established kitchen team
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development
- Potential for ongoing regular shifts
- Opportunity for career progression as the business grows

How to Apply Please submit your resume together with a brief introduction covering:
- Your current or most recent position
- Your Pakistani cuisine experience
- Your wedding, function or banquet experience
- The largest event you have personally catered for
- Your experience leading kitchen teams
- The Pakistani dishes you specialise in
- Your availability, particularly weekends
- Your experience with large-scale catering

If possible, please also include photos of Pakistani dishes you have personally prepared or developed. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Free drinks

Work Location: In person

📌 Pakistani Cuisine Chef (Keilor East)
🏢 tandooriflames melbourne
📍 Keilor East