Chef / Kitchen Team Leader

This Sydney kitchen is looking for a Chef / Kitchen Team Leader who will cook, lead and organise in equal measure. The employer runs busy Malaysian restaurants and a corporate catering side, and the role is permanent and full-time at $80,000 - $95,000 per year, reporting to the Company Director.

From a recruiter's view, the shortlist will go to people who can prove three things: deep, hands-on knowledge of Malaysian cooking, a track record of running or supporting a kitchen team under pressure, and disciplined food safety and stock control. Attitude also counts here: the ad asks for someone positive who enjoys teaching, learning and improving the way the kitchen works. Match your examples to the duties listed below.

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• Cooking Malaysian staples, from Hainanese chicken rice and laksa to nasi lemak and char kway teow, consistently well
• Keeping standard recipes, portion control and plating aligned for restaurant and corporate catering work
• Mapping out prep and coordinating the team so service stays accurate and on schedule
• Leading, training and supporting cooks and kitchen hands on teamwork, quality and cleanliness
• Enforcing food safety: storage, labelling, temperature control, stock rotation and allergen management
• Controlling stock, orders and deliveries, judging ingredient quality and limiting cost and waste
• Keeping kitchen and equipment clean and in working order, following cleaning schedules and raising maintenance issues
• Working with management on recipes, new dishes and kitchen efficiency, completing kitchen paperwork and helping resolve food quality concerns and customer feedback

• At least three years of relevant professional cooking, with Malaysian cuisine as a strong focus
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian ingredients, techniques, spice pastes, sauces and traditional flavours
• Proven time leading or supporting a kitchen team in a busy restaurant
• Real passion for Malaysian food and a willingness to keep learning and sharing
• Reliable, positive approach: takes ownership, welcomes feedback, helps the team
• Organised and detail-oriented, solving problems calmly under pressure
• Practical knowledge of food safety requirements
• Interest in developing dishes that respect Malaysian flavours and suit customer preferences
• Valid Australian work rights and/or sponsorship
• Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine, corporate catering, hotel or high-volume kitchen experience is an advantage
• Bahasa Malaysia, Indonesian or Mandarin speakers welcome