JOB DETAILS

Head Cook

CompanyGuzman y Gomez
LocationTownsville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 18, 2026
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

  • Manage the kitchen operations
  • Fully documented processes & procedures
  • Very structured kitchen environment to ensure safety & consistency
  • Competitive Salary + super

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 
  • 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 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 ManagementTeam LeadershipStaff TrainingFinancial Performance AnalysisCOGS ManagementLabor Cost ControlWastage ReductionFood SafetyInterpersonal CommunicationCommercial Cookery
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Competitive salaryBonus structureFlexible rostersEmployment stabilityLeadership advancement opportunitiesComprehensive training programHeavily discounted GYG mealsFree uniforms and exclusive merchTeam building activitiesRegular crew competitionsCultural celebrationsFranchise ownership possibilities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Manage kitchen operations and ensure safety and consistency through structured processes. Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing key financial metrics including COGS, labor, and operating expenses while training the kitchen team.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
2789
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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