About the role

Little Birria Gladesville is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at our Gladesville restaurant. As the senior culinary leader, you will be responsible for the overall management of the commercial kitchen, ensuring the consistent preparation and delivery of high-quality Mexican-inspired cuisine while maintaining solid standards of food quality, presentation, safety and operational efficiency.

You will lead and supervise kitchen staff, oversee food preparation and service, contribute to menu development, manage kitchen costs and stock, and ensure compliance with food safety and workplace requirements. This is a full-time position based at our Gladesville, NSW restaurant.

What you'll be doing

- Lead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and consistently high standards during food preparation and service.
- Supervise, coordinate and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring duties are effectively allocated and service runs efficiently.
- Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff to maintain a skilled, reliable and high-performing kitchen team.
- Plan, develop and refine menu items and seasonal offerings in keeping with Little Birria's Mexican-inspired food concept.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of high-quality dishes, including tacos, burritos, empanadas, tortas and other menu offerings.
- Maintain consistency in recipes, cooking techniques, portion sizes, presentation and overall food quality.
- Manage kitchen budgets, food costs and labour costs to support operational and financial targets.
- Oversee stock ordering, inventory levels, storage and supplier relationships while minimising food waste.
- Monitor ingredient quality and ensure appropriate stock rotation and storage procedures are maintained.
- Stay informed of food trends and industry developments and contribute new menu ideas and kitchen improvements where appropriate.




- Ensure compliance with Australian food safety requirements, safe food handling practices and workplace health and safety standards.
- Work closely with restaurant management and front-of-house staff to coordinate service and provide a positive customer experience.
- Contribute to operational planning and continuous improvement of kitchen systems, procedures and overall restaurant performance.

What we're looking for

- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Head Chef or in a comparable senior chef leadership role within a busy restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and coordinating kitchen staff.
- Strong knowledge of commercial cookery techniques, food preparation and menu development, with experience in Mexican or similar cuisine highly regarded.
- Experience managing kitchen operations, food costs, stock control, ordering and budgeting.
- Strong leadership, organisational and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Thorough understanding of Australian food safety requirements, safe food handling practices and workplace health and safety requirements.
- A genuine passion for producing high-quality food and maintaining consistent kitchen standards.

About us

Spicera Corporation Pty Ltd trading as Little Birria Gladesville is a Mexican-inspired food business located in Gladesville, NSW. Our menu features a range of flavour-packed dishes, including tacos, burritos, empanadas and tortas, prepared to provide customers with satisfying and memorable meals.

At Little Birria, we are passionate about bold flavours, quality food and creating an enjoyable dining experience for our customers. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef who shares our commitment to food quality, efficient kitchen operations and strong team leadership.

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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