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Senior Chef – Opening & Training Specialist (3-Month Contract)

Bikanervala | Adelaide, SA

Job Type: Contract (3 Months)
Location: Adelaide, South Australia

Job Summary

Bikanervala is opening a new restaurant in Adelaide and is seeking an experienced Senior Chefs on a 3-month contract to support the opening phase and train local kitchen staff. A total of 3 positions are available as mentioned below for different specialisation.

This role is strictly temporary and focused on SOP implementation, staff training, and opening-week supervision. Prior experience with the Bikanervala brand is mandatory.

Key Requirements (Essential)

Minimum 2 years’ experience working with the Bikanervala brand
Strong knowledge of Bikanervala SOPs and proprietary recipes
Experience in opening new outlets and training kitchen teams
Diploma in Hospitality (or equivalent) – mandatory
Ability to work in a high-volume commercial kitchen environment
Required Culinary Expertise

Candidates must have hands-on experience in:

Specialisation 1 Indian Sweets & Chaat (Bikanervala mithai and chaat items)
Specialisation 2 North Indian Cuisine and Tandoor Specialist ( breads and starters )
Specialisation 3 South Indian & Indo-Chinese recipes (Bikanervala style)

Key Responsibilities

Train Australian staff on franchisor SOPs
Implement menu preparation standards and recipes
Guide staff on equipment usage and kitchen workflow
Ensure food safety and hygiene aligned with brand systems
Support POS, ordering, and kitchen coordination workflows
Supervise kitchen operations during opening week
Complete handover to local management at contract end
Contract Details

Duration: 3 months (temporary)
Start: Pre-opening phase
Hours: Flexible, based on operational needs
Pay: Competitive, based on experience