Indian Tandoor Chef

TANDOOR CHEF.

Masala Hut.

Operated by Mundepi & Roy Pty Ltd.

Weston, Canberra ACT

Full time • $80,000 – $82,000 per year plus superannuation.

Masala Hut Weston is a well-established Indian restaurant located in the Weston Creek precinct, Canberra. We are known for delivering authentic Indian cuisine with rich flavours, traditional cooking techniques, and high-quality ingredients.

Our menu features a diverse range of dishes including curries, tandoori specialties, biryani, and freshly prepared breads, catering to both dine-in and takeaway customers. The restaurant has built a strong local reputation for its consistent food quality, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a preferred dining destination for the community

To support our continued growth, we are seeking a skilled full-time Tandoor Chef to plan, prepare and cook our range of Indian dishes to consistent standards, and to lead and develop our tandoor section as part of our kitchen team.

Position Details:

• Position: Tandoor Chef.
• Employment type: Full-time, ongoing.
• Hours: 38 hours per week.
• Salary: $80,000 – $82,000 per year, plus statutory superannuation.
• Location: Weston, Canberra ACT.

About the Role:

Reports to the Director. Tandoor Chef has to plan and organises the preparation and cooking of kebabs, entrées and breads, leads the tandoor section, and oversees quality, consistency and food safety across service, while supervising and guiding kitchen staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the quality of ingredients on delivery and of dishes at all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Planning menu items and developing spice blends, marinades, pastes, sauces and recipes for the tandoor and wider Indian menu.
• Marinating and cooking meats, paneer and breads in the tandoor.
• Preparing and cooking a wide range of Indian dishes using traditional methods, spices, and cooking techniques.
• Regulating the temperature of ovens, the tandoor, grills and other cooking equipment.
• Seasoning and tasting food during cooking to achieve the right flavour and consistency.
• Estimating food and labour costs and setting standardised recipes and portion sizes to control consistency and minimise wastage.
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on preparation, plating and presentation standards.
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergen-aware).
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities with correct labelling and stock rotation.
• Explaining and enforcing hygiene, food safety, HACCP and WHS requirements throughout the kitchen.
• Selecting, training, supervising and rostering kitchen staff, particularly in the tandoor section.
• Discussing menu planning and food preparation with restaurant management and coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house staff during service.
• Ordering, storing and stocktaking supplies and equipment for the kitchen.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and/or Diploma of Hospitality Management, or an equivalent qualification (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications).
• Minimum 1 years of relevant experience as a Chef, preferably in Indian cuisine with tandoor specialisation.
• Demonstrated skill in Indian cooking techniques, spices and tandoor cookery, with the ability to plan menus, develop recipes and manage food costs.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen procedures.
• Ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team in a busy commercial environment, including evenings and weekends.
• Australian work rights are required for this position.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [insert application email / “Apply” link]. Applications are open and will be accepted for at least four weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Advertised by Mundepi & Roy Pty Ltd (trading as Masala Hut), Weston, Canberra ACT.