- Plan South Indian menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order ingredients and food supplies.
- Monitor the quality, flavour, consistency and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service.
- Discuss food preparation requirements, dietary needs and kitchen operational issues with management, kitchen and waiting staff.
- Lead and coordinate the kitchen team, including cooks and other kitchen staff.
- Demonstrate traditional South Indian cooking techniques, including batter fermentation, dosa preparation, steaming idlis, tempering spices and preparing regional curries.
- Prepare and cook or open to learn how to cook South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, biryanis, Chettinad specialties, sambars and chutneys.
- Explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and safe food handling requirements.
- Select and train kitchen staff as required, including instruction in South Indian cooking methods, recipes and presentation standards.
- Freeze, preserve and store ingredients and prepared foods appropriately, maintaining food safety and quality standards.

At Just Dosa Pty Ltd, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented workplace. Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

Competitive Salary Packages:

- Fair and transparent pay in line with industry standards.

Paid Leave Entitlements:

- Annual Leave (as per Fair Work Australia standards)
- Sick/Personal Leave
- Public Holiday Pay
- Compassionate and Carer’s Leave

Staff Meals or Meal Discounts:

- Enjoy free or discounted meals during shifts at our venues.

Uniform Provided

- Professional uniforms supplied at no cost.

On-the-Job Training & Skill Development

- Hands-on learning and ongoing coaching from experienced leaders.

Opportunities for Promotion & Internal Growth

- We promote from within and support career advancement.

Hospitality Certifications Support

- Assistance with RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol), Food Safety Training, etc.

Task & responsibilities

just dosa pty ltd

- Plan South Indian menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order ingredients and food supplies.
- Monitor the quality, flavour, consistency and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service.
- Discuss food preparation requirements, dietary needs and kitchen operational issues with management, kitchen and waiting staff.
- Lead and coordinate the kitchen team, including cooks and other kitchen staff.




- Demonstrate traditional South Indian cooking techniques, including batter fermentation, dosa preparation, steaming idlis, tempering spices and preparing regional curries.
- Prepare and cook or open to learn how to cook South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, biryanis, Chettinad specialties, sambars and chutneys.
- Explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and safe food handling requirements.
- Select and train kitchen staff as required, including instruction in South Indian cooking methods, recipes and presentation standards.
- Freeze, preserve and store ingredients and prepared foods appropriately, maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Packages:

- Fair and transparent pay in line with industry standards.

Paid Leave Entitlements:

- Annual Leave (as per Fair Work Australia standards)
- Sick/Personal Leave
- Public Holiday Pay
- Compassionate and Carer’s Leave

Staff Meals or Meal Discounts:

- Enjoy free or discounted meals during shifts at our venues.

Uniform Provided

- Professional uniforms supplied at no cost.

On-the-Job Training & Skill Development

- Hands-on learning and ongoing coaching from experienced leaders.

Opportunities for Promotion & Internal Growth

- We promote from within and support career advancement.

Hospitality Certifications Support

- Assistance with RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol), Food Safety Training, etc.

Task & responsibilities

- Planning, designing and modifying Restaurant menus taking inputs from senior management, from the Restaurant Manager and other cooking staff
- Introducing new recipes and discussing recipes and cooking procedures with the senior management
- Prepare and/or supervise the cooking of all dishes on menu
- Supervise, guide and co-ordinate activities of all cooks in the kitchen
- Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff
- Planning for food needs for big events like birthday parties, marriage parties or other functions at the venue.
- Ensure consistent and smooth functioning of food production areas
- Exercising effective control over stock purchasing and storage of all food and related items in temperature-controlled environment




- Order and/or requisition supplies to ensure smooth operations
- To ensure minimum wastage by careful supervision of food preparation methods
- Implementing quality control procedures regarding preparation and service of food while maintaining attractive presentation with the aim to exceed patron requirements
- Receiving and actioning feedback of customers relating to food and/or hygiene in coordination with the Restaurant Manager and in accordance with the company policies
- Maintaining cleanliness & hygiene of the kitchen in accordance with the food safety laws
- Training cooks and junior staff and demonstrating recent cooking techniques and equipment to staff
- Calculating the cost price of food items in consultation with the management and controlling overall food cost budget
- Liaising with Restaurant Manager/Senior Management regarding day-to-day restaurant operations

Qualification & experience

- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working as a chef in a comparable Restaurant and hotel hospitality Services.
- Knowledge of south Indian Cuisine is desirable , though not mandatory.
- Relevant qualifications in hospitality or related discipline.
- Proven knowledge and practical experience in food safety regulations and compliance.
- Demonstrated success in managing high-volume, cook-fresh and/or cook-chill food service operations at a middle/senior level.

Desirable

- Strong organizational and administrative skills, including proficiency in relevant computer systems.
- Experience in quality assurance systems and standards.

Other Requirements

- Must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current National Police Clearance.
- Full working rights in Australia are required for this position

About Company

Just Dosa is a South Indian restaurant located at 5/5 Bush Boulevard, Mill Park, Victoria. Established in March 2025 by three experienced hospitality professionals, the restaurant brings together culinary expertise, traditional cooking techniques and a passion for authentic South Indian cuisine.

Our diverse menu features dosas, idlis, biryanis, Chettinad specialties and regional curries inspired by Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. With three hands-on directors and a team of various staff, we are committed to quality food, friendly service and a welcoming dining experience. As our customer base continues to grow, we are seeking passionate hospitality professionals to join our team.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-83000

Job Publish: 21-10-2026

Job Expire: 20-11-2026

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