As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for developing the kitchen operation from the ground up, with a role in developing the menu, establishing systems and standards, building your team and running the kitchen day-to-day. Area 51 Brewing is a brand-new craft brewery coming to the Lake Joondalup / Wanneroo area with a venue capacity of approximately 300–400 people, combining great craft beer, families, seriously good food and the American BBQ crowd. At the heart of the kitchen will be a 1000-gallon outdoor smoker built to put out some serious BBQ.
Key responsibilities
- Run all aspects of the kitchen
- Develop menus, recipes and specials
- Build, train and manage the kitchen team
- Staff rostering and scheduling
- Food ordering, suppliers and stock control
- Food costing, portion control and labour-cost management
- Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation
- Kitchen systems, procedures and organisation
- Food safety and hygiene compliance
- Work closely with brewery and venue management
About you
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Experience running a busy commercial kitchen
- Solid understanding of food costing, ordering and stock control
- Menu-development experience
- Ability to recruit, train and manage a team
- Strong organisation and communication
- Practical, hands-on approach and ability to stay calm during busy service
- Experience with American BBQ, offset smokers or smoked meats is highly desirable
About us
Area 51 Brewing is a brand-new craft brewery coming to the Lake Joondalup / Wanneroo area. With a venue capacity of approximately 300–400 people, we're creating a destination combining great craft beer, families, seriously good food and the American BBQ crowd.
📌 Head chef (Wanneroo)
🏢 Area 51 Brewing
📍 Wanneroo
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