Head Chef – Cafe

About Us

Gorilla Grind is part of HBH Group aBrisbane-based hospitality group operating a diverse portfolio of exciting neighbourhood favourites to destination hotspots we create spaces wherepeople come together to eat drink celebrate and connect.

Gorilla Grind is a vibrant fast-paced café inBrendale known for exceptional coffee fresh food and great service. We prideourselves on creating a welcoming environment for both our team and ourcustomers. With a growing reputation as a local favorite.

We offer a friendly and supportive workenvironment and were looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

The Role

A rare opportunity has become available for a qualified experienced and passionate Head Chef to join the team at Gorilla Grind Café. This is a hands-on leadership role in a busy fast-paced environment ideal for someone who thrives on both creativity and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Café Manager and Group Operations Manager you will lead a small dedicated kitchen team while overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. From menu creation and costing to purchasing and roster management you will play a key role in delivering high-quality food while maintaining strong cost control and performance outcomes.

This role requires flexibility with shifts across early mornings and varied service periods.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Menu Development: Create innovative seasonal and high-quality breakfast and lunch menus that cater to a diverse customer base including vegetarian vegan and gluten-free options
• Food Preparation: Overseeand participate in the preparation and cooking of dishes ensuring consistencytaste and presentation standards are maintained.
• Kitchen Management: Managekitchen staff including scheduling training and delegating tasks to ensuresmooth kitchen operations during busy periods.
• Quality Control: Maintainthe highest standards of food quality freshness and hygiene. Ensure alldishes are prepared to café specifications and customer satisfaction.
• Inventory Management:Monitor inventory levels order supplies and manage stock to minimise wasteand control food costs.
• Health & SafetyCompliance: Ensure that all kitchen activities comply with food safetyregulations health codes and workplace safety standards.
• Cost Management: Workwithin budgetary constraints to manage food costs labor expenses and otheroverheads.
• Team Leadership: Foster apositive and productive work environment encouraging teamwork communicationand professional development among kitchen staff.
• Promote high workstandards within the team

Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Minimum 3-year post apprenticeship experience in a busy café / a la carte environment
• Passionate about food and customer experience
• Must have previously held a Head Chef or Sous Chef role
• Natural leader capable of guiding motivating and developing a dedicated passionate team
• Positive can-do attitude

What we offer:

We value our team and offer a range ofbenefits to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A fun supportive and passionate team environment
• Staff discounts and perks across our hospitality liquor and childcare businesses
• Daily food and coffee benefits
• Discounted gym membership
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary sacrifice options
• The opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative group ofbusinesses
• No night shifts!

If you think this role may be suitable for you please submit a cover letter outlining your experience along with your resume at your earliest convenience. If you have further questions about the role please