Head Cook

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Guzman y Gomez is hiring a full-time onsite Head Cook in Goodna to lead a busy kitchen, train the team and support the Restaurant Manager in tracking COGS, labor and operating expenses while delivering the best Mexican food experience. The role comes with a competitive salary plus bonus, flexible rosters, opportunities to progress into Restaurant Management, a comprehensive training program, heavily discounted meals, free uniforms and exclusive merch, and engaging team events and cultural celebrations, plus access to Sonder for support. We want candidates with kitchen experience in hospitality, proven leadership, the ability to interpret cost of goods, labour and wastage, a certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent, food safety know how, and strong communication. To apply click the I'm Interested button, note that background checks may be conducted, and tailor your CV to showcase relevant KPIs and leadership alignment with our values.

Job Description

At Guzman y Gomez, we believe in authentic flavors and the power of food to bring people together. As our Head Cook at GYG, you will be at the heart of our mission to serve up the best Mexican food experience. Your responsibilities will include aiding in the training and growth of the entire kitchen team. Additionally, you'll provide support to the Restaurant Manager in overseeing key metrics such as COGS, labor, and operating expenses. 

What's in it for me?  

So much! Check out some of the benefits below:  

• Competitive salary + bonus structure  
• Flexible rosters and employment stability  - talk to us about what work life balance means to you
• Opportunities for advancing your leadership abilities – level up to Restaurant Management and beyond
• A comprehensive training program and support to set you up for success 
• Heavily discounted GYG meals 
• Free and comfortable GYG uniforms and exclusive merch 
• Team building activities and regular crew competitions 
• Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo to name a few 
• We've got your back with Sonder - a comprehensive employee assistance program, here to support you and your family 
• The chance to join our Hola Central team or become a Franchisee!

We appreciate diverse experience, but specifically, we are looking for candidates who have: 

• 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
• Certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent experience 
• Sound understanding of food safety concerns 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

Click the "I'm Interested" button to express your interest in joining our team!  

We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. To support this commitment, we may conduct background checks including Police Checks and employment verification as part of our recruitment process.