Chef

Introduction

Established in 2013, Chilli Panda is a well-established and popular Chinese restaurant in Perth, specialising in authentic Hunan and Sichuan cuisine. Recognised with the 2016 WA Restaurant Best Design Award, our restaurant accommodates approximately 120–140 diners and operates six days a week, offering both lunch and dinner services.

We pride ourselves on delivering authentic regional Chinese flavours, consistent food quality and an enjoyable dining experience. We offer a supportive and professional working workplace, together with opportunities for career development as our business continues to grow.

Your next Opportunity:

Due to our continued business growth and increasing customer demand, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join our professional kitchen team.

The successful candidate will play an important role in planning and organising kitchen operations, maintaining the authenticity and quality of our Hunan and Sichuan dishes, and supporting the ongoing development of our menu and culinary team.

Your role will be responsible for:

As leader and part of our kitchen team, your duties will include:

- Planning, developing and reviewing menus featuring authentic Hunan and Sichuan cuisine, including traditional signature dishes, seasonal specials and new menu offerings.

- Estimating food consumption, ingredient requirements and labour costs to support effective menu planning, cost control and daily kitchen operations.

- Planning and coordinating food preparation and cooking activities to ensure productive kitchen workflow and timely meal service, particularly during busy lunch and dinner periods.

- Selecting quality ingredients, coordinating supplier orders,



monitoring stock levels and maintaining appropriate inventory control to minimise food wastage.

- Preparing and cooking a diverse range of traditional Hunan and Sichuan dishes using specialised techniques, including wok cooking, stir-frying, braising, steaming and traditional marinating methods.

- Developing and refining authentic sauces, marinades and seasoning combinations to maintain traditional flavour profiles and consistency across menu items.

- Monitoring and evaluating food quality at all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistent taste, portion sizes and presentation standards.

- Liaising with restaurant management and kitchen and front-of-house staff to address food preparation matters, customer feedback and operational requirements.

- Demonstrating specialised cooking techniques, providing guidance on preparation methods and training junior kitchen staff to maintain culinary standards and kitchen efficiency.

- Supervising kitchen staff during food preparation and service, allocating tasks and ensuring compliance with established recipes and kitchen procedures.

- Establishing and enforcing appropriate food safety, hygiene, sanitation and storage practices in accordance with relevant health and safety regulations.

- Contributing to continuous improvements in menu offerings,



kitchen efficiency, ingredient utilisation and overall dining quality.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Relevant culinary qualifications, preferably an Australian Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or higher qualification in a related field.

- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Chef, preferably in medium to large hotels, established restaurants, or high-volume commercial kitchens.

- Proven ability to manage busy kitchen operations, coordinate food preparation and maintain efficient service during peak periods and large-volume dining.

- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with experience in supervising kitchen staff, allocating duties and coordinating workflow across kitchen sections.

- Sound knowledge of kitchen planning, stock control, ingredient ordering, food cost management and waste minimisation.

- Good understanding of Australian food safety standards, HACCP principles, kitchen hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

- Excellent teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure. Proficiency in both English and Chinese is preferred.

What's on offer:

- Competitive remuneration package: From $85,000 per annum + Superannuation.

- A stable, full-time position in an established and busy restaurant.

- A positive and collaborative working environment with an experienced kitchen team.

- Opportunities to further develop your culinary expertise in authentic Hunan and Sichuan cuisine.

- Career development opportunities as the business continues to expand.

📌 Chef (Perth)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Perth