Head Chef
Full Time

Taikunthi Restaurant is an exciting new addition to the culinary scene in Adelaide located in Union House on the University of Adelaide's prestigious North Terrace campus. Taikunthi delivers an exceptional dining experience with a focus on Modern Australian cuisine.
Operated by the National Wine Centre of Australia, the restaurant is a sophisticated, premium café-style venue, offering refined dishes that celebrate the finest local produce. Taikunthi, which means ‘come together,’ is designed to be both an intimate and vibrant space where guests can enjoy exquisite food, outstanding service, and a curated selection of wines showcased in our stunning wine wall.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to head up the team on a full-time basis in the Taikunthi kitchen.
The role involves, creating menus, training and managing the team, supervising all aspects of food production and presentation whilst remaining informed of market trends and new products.
The successful candidate will be creative and have the practical skills to ensure high quality delivery. The candidate will also possess the following attributes and capabilities:
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Work well under pressure
- Display initiative and be self-motivated
- Have a strong understanding of food and beverage operations
- Hold formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery
- Have substantial experience working in a similar role
- Demonstrated understanding of food costs as well as wage and inventory control
- An excellent understanding of food, hygiene and WHS practices
- Exceptional communication & teamwork skills
The successful candidate should be able to commence employment no later than Monday the 3rd of March and should be available for some night and weekend shifts.
If you possess the skills and experience detailed above and are dedicated to pursuing a career in hospitality with a venue committed to staff development and exceptional guest experiences; please send your resume with cover letter to Satoshi Kikuchi – Executive Chef via the Seek application process.