Head Cook

Guzman y Gomez; Palmerston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Flexible rosters

Comprehensive training program

Discounted meals

Free uniforms

Team building activities

Employee assistance program

Cultural celebrations

Job summary

A renowned restaurant chain is seeking a Head Cook in Australia, City of Palmerston. You will be responsible for training the kitchen team and supporting the Restaurant Manager. The ideal candidate has experience in a busy kitchen environment and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities to advance your career. Join us to create authentic culinary experiences and make a difference in our vibrant kitchen culture!

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen / cooking role within a busy hospitality environment.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain key kitchen financial performance indicators.
• Sound understanding of food safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Train and grow the entire kitchen team.
• Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing key metrics.
• Ensure kitchen operates efficiently and safely.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Cooking experience

Understanding kitchen financials

Education

Certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent experience

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:

• Competitivesalary + 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

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