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.
Job DescriptionOUR STORES ARE LOCATED ON SYDNEY'S NORTHERN BEACHES - MANLY, DEE WHY AND FRENCHS FOREST AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR COOKS FOR ALL 3 STORES.
Casual Position - A GYG Cook is at the heart of the restaurant operations. You will be preparing fresh and delicious food, problem solving and weighing-in with expertise on vibrant Mexican flavours. You’ll have the opportunity to utilise fresh ingredients to produce high standard products for our new and regular guests.
Experience is helpful, but it’s not everything. What we mean is:
- Kitchen experience is great but not essential
- Is open to coaching, eager to learn and ready to put in the effort
- ‘Can do’ attitude and can be relied upon
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Basic food preparation skills and willingness to learn new techniques
- Strong team player mentality with excellent communication skills
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Previous experience in food service or hospitality is a plus, but not required
- Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences
Benefits - These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:
- Free uniform
- Flexible work hours
- Culinary training and development
- Discounted meals
- Cultural celebrations – Day of the Dead and Cinco de May
- Fun place to work and meet people
Skills Required
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Basic food preparation skills and willingness to learn new techniques
- Open to coaching, eager to learn and ready to put in the effort
- Can do attitude and reliability
- Strong team player mentality with excellent communication skills
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Previous experience in food service or hospitality
- Kitchen experience (helpful but not essential)
- Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences
What We Do
Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is one of Australia's fastest-growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) businesses, delivering clean, fresh, made-to-order, Mexican-inspired food. Since opening its first restaurant in Sydney in 2006, GYG has expanded globally to over 200 restaurants. The company is on a mission to reinvent fast food for the better, changing the way the masses eat one burrito at a time.
