Posted 30d ago

Chef

AI Foods Pty Ltd t/a A2B Melbourne Victoria

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000
$75,000 - $90,000 plus super per annum

Key points we found

  • Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of high-quality South Indian food.
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
  • Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements and maintain quality control.

Company Name: AI Foods Pty Ltd t/a A2B Melbourne

Position: Chef

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 plus super per annum

Work type: Full Time

Location: Victoria

About us:

Adyar Ananda Bhavan (also known as A2B) is a popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for serving authentic flavours and fresh, high-quality food. With six branches in Australia, we offer a wide range of traditional dishes including dosa, idli, vada, thali-style meals, sweets and savouries, all prepared using time-honoured recipes. Our restaurant is known for its warm service, consistent quality and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps our customers returning. We value teamwork, respect and a passion for good food. Joining our team means working in a supportive environment where your skills are appreciated and where you can grow your culinary career.

A2B Melbourne, Victoria-based location, is looking to hire a chef for the ongoing business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  1. Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of high-quality food in dining and catering establishments.
  2. Planning the menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
  3. Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
  4. To cook and season South Indian dishes (Sambar, Rasam, Pongal, Dosai, Idli, Parotta, different types of rice, etc.) and other Indian sweets and snacks)
  5. Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, kitchen and waiting staff.
  6. Freeze and preserve food as required.
  7. Responsible for quality control of all dishes to ensure consistent taste, flavour, presentation and delivery.
  8. Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements.
  9. Maintaining an effective operation of the kitchen.
  10. Ensuring strict compliance with hygiene and food safety requirements.
  11. Attention to detail
  12. Training other kitchen staff and apprentices
  13. Organising the duty roster of the staff

To be successful for this position, you must possess the following:

  1. Minimum Qualification is a Diploma in Hospitality. Adequate experience may be acceptable in lieu of formal qualifications.
  2. Previous experience as a chef in an Indian restaurant, ideally with exposure to South Indian vegetarian cuisine
  3. Enthusiastic and proactive with excellent communication skills.
  4. Good leadership skills with attention to detail.

How to apply:

Please send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]

Only applications sent to this email will be considered, and short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Skills
Attention to detail
Food Cost Estimation
Food preparation
Food preservation
Food Safety
Hygiene standards
Leadership
Menu planning
South Indian Cuisine
Teamwork

More details
Expiring date
17 Jun 2026
Date posted
18 May 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company

AI Foods Pty Ltd t/a A2B Melbourne

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