Head Cook at Guzman y Gomez

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen management, Team leadership, Staff training, Financial performance analysis, Cost of goods management, Labor cost control, Wastage management, Food safety, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Cooking, Hospitality operations

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Job Description At Guzman y Gomez, we believe in authentic flavors and the power of food to bring people together. As our Head Cook at GYG, you will be at the heart of our mission to serve up the best Mexican food experience. Your responsibilities will include aiding in the training and growth of the entire kitchen team. Additionally, you'll provide support to the Restaurant Manager in overseeing key metrics such as COGS, labor, and operating expenses. What's in it for me? So much! Check out some of the benefits below: Competitive salary + bonus structure Flexible rosters and employment stability - talk to us about what work life balance means to you Opportunities for advancing your leadership abilities – level up to Restaurant Management and beyond A comprehensive training program and support to set you up for success Heavily discounted GYG meals Free and comfortable GYG uniforms and exclusive merch Team building activities and regular crew competitions Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo to name a few We've got your back with Sonder - a comprehensive employee assistance program, here to support you and your family The chance to join our Hola Central team or become a Franchisee! We appreciate diverse experience, but specifically, we are looking for candidates who have: Experience in a kitchen / cooking role within a busy hospitality environment Experience leading and developing a team Ability to understand, interpret and explain key kitchen financial performance indicators including cost of goods, labor costs and wastage Certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent experience Sound understanding of food safety concerns Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Click the "I'm Interested" button to express your interest in joining our team! We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. To support this commitment, we may conduct background checks including Police Checks and employment verification as part of our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Head Cook is responsible for leading the kitchen team and overseeing daily food preparation to ensure high-quality service. They also support the Restaurant Manager in monitoring key financial metrics such as labor costs, operating expenses, and cost of goods.