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Full-time
2-5

Head Cook

12/16/2025

As the Head Cook, you will train and develop the kitchen team while supporting the Restaurant Manager in overseeing key metrics. You will play a crucial role in delivering the best Mexican food experience.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Guzman y Gomez was named to honour old friends and share our love of all things Latin - the food, the music, the art, and the warm sense of community.
About the Role

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. 

Key Skills
Kitchen ExperienceTeam LeadershipFinancial Performance UnderstandingCommercial Cookery CertificateFood Safety KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Bonus StructureFlexible Rosters and Employment StabilityOpportunities for Advancing Your Leadership AbilitiesComprehensive Training ProgramHeavily Discounted GYG MealsFree and Comfortable GYG UniformsExclusive MerchTeam Building ActivitiesRegular Crew CompetitionsCultural CelebrationsEmployee Assistance Program
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