Head Cook

Company Description
We're on a journey to become the biggest and best restaurant company in the world, with our people and culture at the heart of everything we do! So if you're looking for epic vibes, an awesome team and a world of opportunity to grow and develop, there's no better place to be than GYG!
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 Cannon Hill, you'll be at the heart of our mission to serve up the best Mexican food experience. Your responsibilities will include owning the recruitment, development, 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
Fair pay, flexible rosters, and employment stability - talk to us about what work life balance means to you
Opportunities for advancing your leadership abilities – career pathways into Restaurant Management and beyond
A comprehensive training program and support to set you up for success
Free and comfortable GYG uniforms and exclusive merch
Heavily discounted GYG meals
An uncapped referral program! Bring your mates and earn $200 per successful referral
The possibility of owning your own franchise or joining our corporate office in future
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 today!
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.