Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader - Training & Growth

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Flexible rosters and employment

Leadership development opportunities

Comprehensive training program

Discounted meals

Uniforms and merch

Team building activities

Cultural celebrations

Employee assistance program

Path to Franchisee/Hola Central

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen is seeking a Head Cook in Brisbane to lead and develop the kitchen team, while supporting the Restaurant Manager in monitoring COGS, labor, and operating expenses. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining quality and efficiency across daily operations.

The role offers competitive salary with bonus structure, opportunities for leadership growth, and a comprehensive training program to ensure success in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Aid in training and growth of the kitchen team.
• Support Restaurant Manager in overseeing COGS, labour and operating expenses.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Cost and wastage awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate in commercial cookery

Job description

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen is seeking a Head Cook in Brisbane to lead and develop the kitchen team, while supporting the Restaurant Manager in monitoring COGS, labor, and operating expenses. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining quality and efficiency across daily operations.

The role offers competitive salary with bonus structure, opportunities for leadership growth, and a comprehensive training program to ensure success in a fast-paced hospitality environment.