High-Volume Kitchen Operations Leader

Yo My Goodness; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Yo My Goodness is seeking an experienced Back of House Manager to lead the kitchen team and ensure excellence in food safety, quality, speed and cost. You will oversee production planning, team capability, food cost, stock, waste and equipment, working with Front of House and venue leadership to keep the kitchen trade-ready and orders aligned with the YOMG standard.

You will develop a high-performing BOH team, optimize rosters, maintain recipe compliance and drive throughput while safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume kitchen or quick-service back of house.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, production planning, inventory and cost-control.
• Experience rostering, labour management and team performance.
• Ability to manage stocktakes, yields and waste.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop back of house supervisors and team members.
• Plan rosters, preparation, station coverage and training around forecast demand.
• Own recipe compliance, product quality, order accuracy and kitchen throughput.
• Manage ordering, receiving, stocktakes, variances, yields, food cost and waste.
• Maintain the food safety program and allergen, hygiene, cleaning and traceability controls.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and elevate issues that may affect trade.
• Implement new products, recipes, equipment and operational systems.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Inventory & Cost Control

Staff Rostering

Job description

YOMG is looking for an experienced Back of House Manager who can build a strong kitchen team and deliver consistent results across food safety, quality, speed and cost.

You will lead the day-to-day back of house operation, from production planning and team capability to food cost, stock, waste and equipment. Working closely with Front of House and venue leadership, you will make sure the kitchen is ready for trade and every order meets the YOMG standard.

What You Will Do

· Lead, coach and develop back of house supervisors and team members.

· Plan rosters, preparation, station coverage and training around forecast demand.

· Own recipe compliance, product quality, order accuracy and kitchen throughput.

· Manage ordering, receiving, stocktakes, variances, yields, food cost and waste.

· Maintain the food safety program and allergen, hygiene, cleaning and traceability controls.

· Coordinate equipment maintenance and escalate issues that may affect trade.

· Implement new products, recipes, equipment and operational systems.

What You Will Bring

· Proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen or quick-service back of house operation.

· Strong food safety, production planning, inventory and cost-control knowledge.

· Confidence managing rosters, labour and team performance.

· A calm, practical leadership style and strong attention to detail.

· Food Safety Supervisor certification or willingness and eligibility to obtain it promptly.

What You Can Expect

· Support and training to help you perform confidently in your role.

· Employee discount.

· A hands-on team environment where everyone contributes to the guest experience.

If you enjoy building kitchen capability and balancing quality, pace and commercial performance, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:Click on the link to apply through Zapid.

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