Lead Kitchen Cook: Train Teams, Drive Costs, Grow

Guzman y Gomez; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus structure

Flexible rosters and employment stability

Heavily discounted GYG meals

Comprehensive training program

Team building activities

Job summary

A leading Mexican restaurant chain in Gold Coast City is seeking a Head Cook to oversee kitchen operations and support the growth of the kitchen team. Responsibilities include training staff and monitoring essential kitchen financial metrics such as cost of goods and labor. The ideal candidate should possess experience in a busy kitchen environment, leadership skills, and a certificate in commercial cookery. Offering competitive salary, flexible rosters, and numerous benefits including discounted meals and training programs.

Qualifications

• Understanding and interpreting kitchen financial performance indicators.
• Sound understanding of food safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Aid in training and growth of the kitchen team.
• Support the Restaurant Manager with key metrics.

Skills

Experience in a kitchen / cooking role within a busy hospitality environment

Experience leading and developing a team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading Mexican restaurant chain in Gold Coast City is seeking a Head Cook to oversee kitchen operations and support the growth of the kitchen team. Responsibilities include training staff and monitoring essential kitchen financial metrics such as cost of goods and labor. The ideal candidate should possess experience in a busy kitchen environment, leadership skills, and a certificate in commercial cookery. Offering competitive salary, flexible rosters, and numerous benefits including discounted meals and training programs.