Role overview

Join Shiv Sagar Pure Veg Restaurant as a Full-Time Chef and be part of a passionate team dedicated to authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine. Located in Glen Waverley, we specialise in South Indian dosas, Mumbai street food, and Indo-Chinese favourites, with a strong focus on vegan, Jain, and no-onion/no-garlic options. As our Chef, you’ll play a key role in preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting our mission to deliver fresh, delicious vegetarian meals to our community. This permanent role offers a dynamic workplace and the chance to showcase your creativity in a vibrant, supportive setting.

Key responsibilities

- Menu Planning & Costing. Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
- Quality Control. Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
- Cross-Team Coordination. Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, and kitchen and waiting staff.
- Technical Guidance.



Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on cooking procedures.
- Food Preparation. Preparing, seasoning, and cooking food across dining or catering operations.
- Hygiene & Safety Compliance. Explaining and enforcing workplace health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Staff Management. Selecting, training, and supervising kitchen staff and apprentices.
- Food Preservation. Freezing and preserving foods to maintain stock quality and minimize waste.

Qualifications and skills

- Experience. At least 1 year of full-time experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Qualifications. Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent culinary diploma.
- Culinary Skills. Expertise in Indian vegetarian, South Indian, Mumbai street food, and Jain dishes.
- Leadership. Proven ability to plan menus, manage food costs, and supervise kitchen staff.
- Hygiene. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen stock control.

📌 Chef- Full Time, Permanent (Brisbane)
🏢 GARDEN KADHAI
📍 Brisbane