Hello Harry The Burger Joint - Melrose Park NSW

We are looking for a passionate Head Cook to be a strong driver of our new purpose-built restaurant that is soon to open in Melrose Park.

We are a vibrant and unique QSR Brand that is quite different to the generic brands and has a strong focus on quality, handmade food, sourced from local suppliers, prepared fresh in-store daily. We are passionate about our products and the amazing food that we create, and we hope you are too.

Our Unique brand has proven recipes that work and are rewarding to produce and serve to our valued customers. We ensure we are working in a fun environment with cleanliness, quality, and consistency as a big part of our DNA.

Our people are a big part of our success, so we are actively looking for driven, engaged kitchen staff that are wanting more in a job and want to embrace our systems and lead a positive team to serve the best burgers and hand-crafted sides available.

Tasks & responsibilities

In-store training of kitchen staff to adapt kitchen standards and procedures

Strong and skilled communication and leadership skills on all levels

Ability to work well under pressure and keep calm and calculated during peak service periods

Overseeing stock levels, daily ordering schedule, stock rotation and weekly stocktaking

Ensuring compliance with food handling, hygiene and health and safety legislation/guidelines

Follow recommended guidelines to ensure recipes are being followed

Understand and adapt ordering to maintain sustainable food expenses

Have a well-presented kitchen brigade in an open and vibrant kitchen





Be a hands-on cook that is willing to lead by example

Embrace monthly specials and give input and submit ideas where relevant to head office

Build strong relationships with local foodservice and supply partners

Work with state-of-the-art docket systems and order processes (Bump It and Kounta)

Most of all, be an engaged leader with a positive attitude and the ability to use constructive feedback to run a tight ship

What's in it for you? Why do you want to work for us?

- Work with a progressive brand that strives for quality over quantity
- We are an already successful national brand, and want to grow with engaged and passionate hospitality personnel
- A brand that believes in making our product in-store, not buying it pre-done
- A brand that supports local and Australian-made where possible
- Work for a brand that understands that you can have fun at work and serve awesome food whilst doing it
- Be a part of a collaborative team
- Ongoing training and development opportunities with a national brand and ongoing local support and mentorship
- Rewarding and long-lasting career opportunities
- We have a large growth plan for the region and many opportunities to expand in your role for the right person.

We are looking for the right Head Cooks who are passionate about the industry and value being part of a collaborative and growing team.

This is a HANDS-ON role

Must hold full, unrestricted working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident) with no limitations on hours.

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