Head Chef
Ria Ayam Penyet - APRBS NOBLE PTY LTD
Ria Ayam Penyet is a long-established Indonesian restaurant, proudly serving authentic Indonesian street food since 1998. Founded by Madam Ruth, our restaurant is built on handed-down family traditions, bold spices, and uncompromising flavour. We have brought the spirit of Indonesian street food to Australia.
- This is a long-established business. Our goal is to have low employee turnover within our business.
- The kitchen was recently refitted with high-quality equipment.
- Collaborative environment where the you'd work closely with ownership toward shared goals.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This role is ideal for a chef who deeply respects traditional recipes and cultural heritage, while also having the creativity and confidence to introduce exciting new elements to our menu.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all kitchen operations and lead the culinary team
- Prepare and execute Madam Ruth’s traditional recipes with consistency and respect
- Develop new menu items that complement and enhance our existing offerings
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
- Manage food cost control, ordering, and stock management
- Train, mentor, and support kitchen staff to foster a positive team environment
- Ensure full compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
About You
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a high-volume kitchen
- Strong understanding of Indonesian cuisine
- Creative, with the ability to innovate while preserving authenticity
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Committed to consistency, quality, and teamwork
- Reliable and seeking long-term stability in a respected, established business
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Business acumen and organisational skills
Qualifications and Experience
- Formal training in culinary arts, covering cooking techniques, food preparation, menu development, and business operations.
- Minimum qualification: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management.
- At least 3 years of full-time experience in a commercial kitchen focused on Indonesian cuisine is required.
If you are a chef who values tradition, thrives on flavour, and wants to leave a meaningful mark on an iconic Indonesian restaurant, we would love to hear from you.
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