Job Description
Red Gum BBQ is looking for an experienced
Head Chef
to lead the kitchen at our award-winning Red Hill restaurant.
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We're not your typical kitchen. We cook authentic Southern-style BBQ over wood and fire, serving up the brisket, ribs, pulled pork and Southern favourites Red Gum BBQ has become known for.
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We're looking for someone who loves great food, thrives in a busy environment and, most importantly, knows how to lead a team and run a seriously good kitchen.
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What You'll Be Doing
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You'll take ownership of our back of house operation, including:
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Leading, mentoring and developing the kitchen team
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Running smooth, organised, high-volume services
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Managing rostering, labour, food costs, stock and wastage
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Maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency
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Driving food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance
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Improving systems and processes
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Working closely with our FOH and leadership teams
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Who We're Looking For
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5+ years' experience leading busy, high-volume kitchens
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Strong people leadership and team development skills
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Excellent organisation and communication
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Confidence managing kitchen costs and performance
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A calm head under pressure
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A proactive, hands-on approach and plenty of initiative
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Relevant cookery qualifications
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BBQ or smoking experience is a bonus, but not essential. We can teach you BBQ - we're looking for someone who already knows how to lead.
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Why Red Gum BBQ?
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Market-competitive salary + super
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Genuine ownership of your kitchen and team
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Supportive, collaborative leadership team
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Flexibility and a focus on sustainable working hours
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Plenty of opportunity to bring your own ideas
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A unique style of cooking in a pretty spectacular Red Hill location
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If you're a strong kitchen leader looking for something a little different from the standard Head Chef gig, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOW or send your resume and cover letter to Louise -

📌 Head Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 RED GUM BBQ TRADING
📍 Melbourne