Job description

INDIAN CURRY CHEF – LEAD ROLE Job Type/Position: Full-Time Indian Curry Chef Work Location: Hello India Bunbury, inside Parks Tavern, 1 Bussell Highway, Carey Park, Bunbury WA 6230 (corner Bussell Hwy & Brittain St) Work Authorization: Australia(preferred)

Hello India Bunbury is a family-owned Indian restaurant with a diverse menu and a growing catering arm for parties and events. We are looking for an experienced Curry Chef to work side by side with the owners and kitchen team in a busy Indian kitchen, helping to strengthen our systems through consistent recipes, portion control, practical food cost awareness and strong teamwork. Responsibilities:
• Prepare and cook a range of Indian curries and gravies to a consistent standard.
• Work across diverse Hello India Menu, supporting other sections as needed.
• Lead and support preparation on daily basis and for catering and party orders, including ordering, planning, prep, portions and quality for larger volumes.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, service timing, portion control and presentation for dine-in, takeaway and catering.
• Work with the owners on practical food cost awareness and menu costing within agreed targets.
• Work on kitchen systems and documentation (clear recipes and methods that others can follow).
• Take charge of ordering, stock control, wastage reduction and day-to-day kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Always maintain high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Contribute ideas for new recipes and specials and help improve existing dishes while keeping them consistent and cost-effective.

Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Indian Chef / Curry Chef in a busy restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Indian curries, gravies and spices.
• Comfortable working beyond one section and willing to learn different styles on the menu.

• Experience or strong interest in portion control, costing dishes and recipe standardization (recipe cards).

• Good communication, teamwork and time-management skills; calm under pressure in a small, family-business environment.

• Formal cookery qualification (e.g. Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery) is highly regarded.

• Food Safety Supervisor training (SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set) is an advantage.

• Experience with catering/banquets and/or Indian desserts (sweets/mithai) will be considered a strong plus.

What we offer:
• Salary negotiable, with an expected range of 70,000 to 85,000 AUD per year plus super, depending on experience and skills.
• Staff meals on shift.
• Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.
• A friendly, hands-on family environment and a chance to help shape our menu, systems and catering.
• Opportunity to grow with us over time as we expand our catering and future projects.

How to apply: Please apply with your CV and a short note about:
• Your experience with Indian curries and working across different styles.
• Any experience you have with portion control, costing dishes, recipe cards or catering. Send applications to helloindiabunbury@hotmail.com or drop your résumé in person at: Hello India Bunbury, Inside Park Tavern, Crn 1- Bussell Hwy & Brittain St,
Bunbury WA 6230.