Head Cook

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 (from $65k + super + bonus)
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 afew
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
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