Head Cook - Guzman y Gomez

At Guzman y Gomez, we don’t just make food — we grow leaders.

As a Head Cook with GYG, you’ll be trusted to:

• Lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team, setting the standard for quality, speed and consistency on every shift.
• Own food execution in a high-volume environment, ensuring every dish reflects GYG’s commitment to fresh ingredients and bold flavours.
• Support the smooth running of the restaurant by working closely with the Restaurant Manager and leadership team to deliver operational excellence.
• Be part of a fast-growing global brand that’s redefining what fast food looks like with real ingredients, authentic flavours and a bold vision.
• Take the next step in your career — this role is a launchpad into senior kitchen leadership, Assistant Restaurant Management, Restaurant Management and beyond.

Why join GYG?

We’ll back you with the tools, support, and rewards you need to succeed:

• Competitive salary or hourly rate (based on experience)
• Flexible rosters and long-term stability — let’s talk about what balance means to you
• Structured training program and ongoing development to sharpen your leadership and kitchen skills
• Heavily discounted GYG meals (yes, every burrito)
• Free uniforms and exclusive GYG merch
• Cultural celebrations (Day of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo and more)
• Employee assistance program (Sonder) for you and your family
• Clear pathways into Assistant Restaurant Management, Restaurant Management, Hola Central or broader GYG opportunities

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Strong understanding of food quality, safety and operational standards
• A track record of driving performance through people and leading by example
• A genuine passion for great food and developing others
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead from the front

This is more than a Head Cook role.
It’s an opportunity to lead, grow and be part of something bigger.

Ready to step up? Apply now and help shape the future of fast food with GYG.

About the Company

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.