Head Cook - Lead Kitchen Team, Training & Growth Path

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Bonus scheme

Management pathway

New product trials

Culinary training

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen in Newcastle, NSW is seeking a Head Cook to lead kitchen operations, maintain quality standards and support recruitment, training and development of kitchen crew. You will assist the Restaurant Manager with P&L results, including COGS and labor, while upholding food safety and WH&S policies.

The role requires hands-on cooking expertise in a busy hospitality environment, strong leadership and communication skills, and a certificate in commercial cookery or

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen / cooking role within a busy hospitality environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Solid understanding of food safety concerns and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to ensure consistent quality and standards.
• Support recruitment, training and development of kitchen crew.
• Assist Restaurant Manager with P&L results including COGS and labour.
• Uphold food safety and WH&S policies and procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate in commercial cookery

Job description

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen in Newcastle, NSW is seeking a Head Cook to lead kitchen operations, maintain quality standards and support recruitment, training and development of kitchen crew. You will assist the Restaurant Manager with P&L results, including COGS and labor, while upholding food safety and WH&S policies.

The role requires hands-on cooking expertise in a busy hospitality environment, strong leadership and communication skills, and a certificate in commercial cookery or