Thai Restaurant Chef

About the role

Narai Classic Thai, a restaurant serving traditional Thai cuisine in Fairfield, Victoria, is hiring a full-time, on-site Chef. The Chef prepares Thai dishes to established standards, ensuring consistent quality, presentation and portion control, within a close-knit hospitality team.

Key responsibilities

• Organise the kitchen, manage food preparation and oversee line cooking
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety throughout service
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff and manage stock levels
• Assist with menu improvement based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback
• Help train kitchen team members and support a safe, efficient work environment

Required profile

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen, able to manage multiple cooking stations during peak service
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
• Formal culinary training or relevant chef qualifications highly regarded; prior experience as a Chef or Cook preferred

Required skills

• Thai or Asian cuisine, including sauce preparation, stir-fry techniques and flavour balancing
• Food safety, hygiene and kitchen sanitation knowledge
• Knife handling, portion control and plating
• Teamwork, clear communication and strong time management