Chef

Chef – Full-Time

Flaming Karachi – Pakistani & Indian Restaurant

About Us

Flaming Karachi is an established Pakistani and Indian restaurant located in Ferndale, Western Australia. We specialise in authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine and are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join our professional kitchen team.

The successful applicant will work as a Chef de Partie, contributing to food preparation, cooking, menu planning and the efficient operation of our busy commercial kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus specialising in authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine, including reviewing existing dishes and introducing new menu items.
• Plan and organise food preparation and cooking activities within the designated kitchen section to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Pakistani and Indian dishes using specialised culinary techniques, including tandoor cooking, curries, marinades and spice preparation.
• Estimate food and labour costs, determine ingredient requirements and assist with menu pricing and cost control.
• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, ensuring consistency in taste, portion sizes and culinary standards.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef and other kitchen sections to organise workflow, manage service priorities and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Supervise and guide kitchen staff, allocate preparation tasks and ensure adherence to established recipes and cooking procedures.
• Demonstrate specialised cooking techniques and provide training on food preparation methods, presentation and kitchen procedures.
• Monitor stock levels, assess ingredient quality, coordinate food orders and minimise wastage.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards, HACCP principles and Workplace Health and Safety WHS regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations, menu offerings and food quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A relevant Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/Kitchen Management or equivalent qualification. Relevant higher qualifications will also be considered.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Pakistani and Indian cuisine, including traditional cooking techniques.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen procedures.
• Experience coordinating kitchen sections and supervising junior staff.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment.
• Competitive annual salary of $80,000–$85,000 plus superannuation.
• Supportive and professional kitchen environment.
• Stable employment with an established restaurant.