Head Chef – Mexican Cuisine

Hidden Grounds | Tallawong, Sydney

Hidden Grounds is looking for a hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen in Tallawong. We’re passionate about bold Mexican flavours, genuine hospitality and working together as a team.

The role

- Lead daily kitchen operations and deliver consistently high-quality food.
- Recruit, train and support the kitchen team.
- Manage food costs, ordering, stock control and waste.
- Prepare rosters and manage kitchen labour costs.
- Develop menu ideas, standardise recipes and maintain accurate recipe costing.
- Maintain food safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to keep service running smoothly.

About you

- An experienced cook ready to step into a leadership role.




- Solid experience in Mexican cuisine and a passion for its flavours and techniques.
- Confident leading, training and recruiting kitchen staff.
- Experienced in managing food costs and kitchen performance.
- Organised, calm under pressure and ready to lead by example.
- A practical, supportive approach and a team-first attitude.

Interested?

Apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your Mexican cooking experience and why you’d like to join Hidden Grounds Tallawong.

Pay: $57,900.00 – $87,200.00 per year

Benefits:

- Free drinks
- Free food
- Maternity leave

Work Location: In person

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