Mexican Kitchen Lead — Menu & Ops Manager

HIDDEN GROUNDS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidden Grounds is seeking a Lead Kitchen role to head daily operations and deliver high-quality Mexican cuisine. You will collaborate with front-of-house to keep service running smoothly and set standards for the kitchen team.

As the leader, you will recruit and train staff, manage food costs, roster planning, and menu development while upholding food safety and hygiene. A calm, team-first approach is essential to inspire excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team with a focus on Mexican cuisine.
• Ability to recruit, train and support kitchen staff.
• Proven track in managing food costs and kitchen performance.
• Organised, calm under pressure and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and support the kitchen team
• Manage food costs, ordering, stock control and waste
• Prepare rosters and manage kitchen labour costs
• Develop menu ideas, standardise recipes and maintain accurate recipe costing
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards

Skills

Leadership experience

Mexican cuisine expertise

Staff training & recruitment

Cost control

Menu development

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Hidden Grounds is seeking a Lead Kitchen role to head daily operations and deliver high-quality Mexican cuisine. You will collaborate with front-of-house to keep service running smoothly and set standards for the kitchen team.

As the leader, you will recruit and train staff, manage food costs, roster planning, and menu development while upholding food safety and hygiene. A calm, team-first approach is essential to inspire excellence.