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Full-time restaurant ops lead: indian kitchen & bakery

Canterbury
JobSpace
Restaurant
€13,000 - €473 a year
Posted: 17h ago
Offer description

Location: Canterbury, New Zealand
Employer: T & S (2019) Limited
Business: Indian Restaurant & Bar

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours of Work: Minimum 30 hours per week
Roster: Restaurant operates from 12:00 PM to 08:30 PM, including weekends and public holidays as required
Pay Rate: NZD $25.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Restaurant Manager

Location: Canterbury, New Zealand
Employer: T & S (2019) Limited
Business: Indian Restaurant & Bar

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours of Work: Minimum 30 hours per week
Roster: Restaurant operates from 12:00 PM to 08:30 PM, including weekends and public holidays as required
Pay Rate: NZD $25.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Key Responsibilities
* Plan, organise, and manage the daily operations of the Indian restaurant and bar.

* Oversee food service, customer experience, and overall restaurant performance.

* Recruit, train, supervise, and roster kitchen and front-of-house staff.

* Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, food safety standards, and licensing requirements.

* Monitor stock levels, place orders, manage suppliers, and control food and operational costs.

* Handle customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally to maintain high service standards.

* Manage cash handling, daily takings, and basic financial reporting.

* Implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency, service quality, and profitability.

* Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and smooth service during operating hours.

* Promote the restaurant and maintain its reputation within the local community.

Minimum Requirements
* At least 2 years of relevant work experience
OR

* NZ Register Level 4 or higher qualification in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.

* Strong understanding of restaurant operations, staff management, and customer service.

* Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

* Good communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Cook

Location: Canterbury, New Zealand
Employer: T & S (2019) Limited
Business: Indian Restaurant & Bar

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours of Work: Minimum 30 hours per week
Roster: Restaurant operates from 12:00 PM to 08:30 PM, including weekends and public holidays as required
Pay Rate: NZD $25.00 – $32.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook, and present authentic Indian cuisine including curries, tandoori dishes, breads, rice dishes, and grilled meats/vegetarian items.

* Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, marinating, and seasoning food items as per recipes and business standards.

* Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, tandoor ovens, and cooking utensils safely and efficiently.

* Ensure consistency, quality, taste, and portion control of all dishes served.

* Assist with menu preparation and suggest improvements to dishes and food presentation.

* Monitor food stock levels, assist with ordering supplies, and minimise food wastage.

* Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment in compliance with Food Control Plan and health & safety regulations.

* Follow all workplace health, safety, and hygiene standards.

* Work effectively as part of a team during busy service periods.

Minimum Requirements
* At least 2 years of relevant work experience
OR

* NZ Register Level 4 or higher qualification in Cookery or a closely related field.

* Good knowledge of Indian spices, cooking techniques, and kebab preparation.

* Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

* Reliable, hardworking, and able to work under pressure.

Baker

Location: Canterbury, New Zealand
Employer: T & S (2019) Limited
Business: Indian Restaurant & Bar

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours of Work: Minimum 30 hours per week
Roster: Restaurant operates from 12:00 PM to 08:30 PM, including weekends and public holidays as required
Pay Rate: NZD $25.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Key Responsibilities
* Check the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

* Check the quality of raw materials and weigh ingredients accurately.

* Knead, mature, cut, mould, mix and shape dough and pastry goods.

* Prepare pastry fillings.

* Monitor oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times.

* Coordinate the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products.

* Glaze buns and pastries, and decorate cakes with cream and icing.

* Operate machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits.

* Empty, clean and grease baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment.

Minimum Requirements
* At least 2 years of relevant work experience
OR

* NZQF Level 4 or equivalent relevant qualification in baking, cookery, or a related field.

* Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

* Reliable, hardworking, and able to work under pressure.

How to Apply

Suitable candidates are invited to apply by submitting their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications.

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