At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and create authentic Mexican dishes.
- Company: Join Guzman y Gomez, where food brings people together.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible rosters, and heavily discounted meals.
- Other info: Enjoy cultural celebrations and team-building activities.
- Why this job: Elevate your culinary skills and advance to management roles.
- Qualifications: Experience in a busy kitchen and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 $ per year.
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
- Competitivesalary + 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.
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Head Cook in Palmerston employer: GYG
At Guzman y Gomez, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every Cook plays a vital role in delivering authentic Mexican flavours. With flexible rosters, comprehensive training, and exciting team-building activities, we offer not just a job but a pathway to career advancement, including opportunities for leadership roles and franchise ownership. Join us at our Bundall location and be part of a community that celebrates food, culture, and personal growth.
