Pira Thai Cuisine is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations and oversee the preparation of high-quality Thai cuisine. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Thai cooking techniques, demonstrated kitchen leadership experience, and the ability to maintain consistent food quality in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow and smooth service during busy periods.
- Plan, coordinate and supervise food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring all dishes are prepared to a consistently high standard.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of authentic Thai cuisine in accordance with established recipes, cooking techniques and restaurant standards.
- Develop, review and update menus, including traditional Thai dishes and contemporary variations, while maintaining authentic flavours and consistent presentation.
- Supervise, coordinate and train chefs, cooks, kitchen hands and other kitchen staff, including allocating duties, monitoring performance and providing guidance.
- Manage food purchasing, stock levels and inventory, including checking deliveries, conducting stocktakes, maintaining appropriate storage and rotation, and controlling food wastage and costs.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements, while maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen.
- Monitor the quality, freshness, portion control and presentation of ingredients and dishes, and make appropriate adjustments to recipes or preparation methods where required.
- Collaborate with restaurant management on menu planning, seasonal specials, functions and special events, including assisting with food costing, menu pricing and kitchen planning.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and operational records, coordinate opening and closing procedures, respond appropriately to customer feedback, and work collaboratively with front-of-house staff and management to ensure efficient restaurant operations.
About you
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Chef, with substantial experience in Thai cuisine.
- Demonstrated experience working in a commercial restaurant or professional kitchen environment.
- Extensive knowledge of Thai cuisine, ingredients, recipes and traditional cooking techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare a range of Thai dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking methods and food presentation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with chefs, kitchen staff, front-of-house employees and management.
- Relevant Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery, Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification is desirable.
- Thai language skills will be highly regarded due to the nature of the cuisine and kitchen operations.
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