Chef – Full-Time

Flaming Karachi – Pakistani & Indian Restaurant

About Us

Flaming Karachi is an established Pakistani and Indian restaurant located in Ferndale, Western Australia. We specialise in authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine and are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join our professional kitchen team.

The successful applicant will work as a Chef de Partie, contributing to food preparation, cooking, menu planning and the efficient operation of our busy commercial kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and develop menus specialising in authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine, including reviewing existing dishes and introducing new menu items.
- Plan and organise food preparation and cooking activities within the designated kitchen section to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Pakistani and Indian dishes using specialised culinary techniques, including tandoor cooking, curries, marinades and spice preparation.
- Estimate food and labour costs, determine ingredient requirements and assist with menu pricing and cost control.
- Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, ensuring consistency in taste, portion sizes and culinary standards.
- Coordinate with the Head Chef and other kitchen sections to organise workflow, manage service priorities and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Supervise and guide kitchen staff, allocate preparation tasks and ensure adherence to established recipes and cooking procedures.
- Demonstrate specialised cooking techniques and provide training on food preparation methods, presentation and kitchen procedures.
- Monitor stock levels, assess ingredient quality, coordinate food orders and minimise wastage.




- Ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards, HACCP principles and Workplace Health and Safety WHS regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment at all times.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations, menu offerings and food quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

- A relevant Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/Kitchen Management or equivalent qualification. Relevant higher qualifications will also be considered.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Demonstrated experience preparing Pakistani and Indian cuisine, including traditional cooking techniques.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen procedures.
- Experience coordinating kitchen sections and supervising junior staff.
- Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

What We Offer

- Permanent full-time employment.
- Competitive annual salary of $80,000–$85,000 plus superannuation.
- Supportive and skilled kitchen environment.
- Stable employment with an established restaurant.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their résumé, relevant qualifications and details of their commercial kitchen experience.

Email: [email protected]

Location: Flaming Karachi, 2/560 Metcalfe Road, Ferndale WA 6148

Salary: $80,000–$85,000 per annum + superannuation

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Education:

- Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

- full time: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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