About Us
Gorilla Grind is part of HBH Group – a
Brisbane-based hospitality group operating a diverse portfolio of exciting venues.
From neighbourhood favourites to destination hotspots, we create spaces where
people come together to eat, drink, celebrate, and connect.
Gorilla Grind is a vibrant, fast-paced café in
Brendale, known for exceptional coffee, fresh food, and great service. We pride
ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for both our team and our
customers. With a growing reputation as a local favorite.
We offer a friendly and supportive work
environment and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team.
The Role
A rare opportunity has become available for a qualified, experienced, and passionate Head Chef to join the team at Gorilla Grind Café. This is a hands-on leadership role in a busy, fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who thrives on both creativity and operational excellence.
Reporting to the Café Manager and Group Operations Manager, you will lead a small, dedicated kitchen team while overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. From menu creation and costing to purchasing and roster management, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality food while maintaining strong cost control and performance outcomes.
This role requires flexibility, with shifts across early mornings and varied service periods.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
- Menu Development: Create innovative, seasonal, and high-quality breakfast and lunch menus that cater to a diverse customer base, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
- Food Preparation: Oversee
and participate in the preparation and cooking of dishes, ensuring consistency,
taste, and presentation standards are maintained.
- Kitchen Management: Manage
kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, and delegating tasks to ensure
smooth kitchen operations during busy periods.
- Quality Control: Maintain
the highest standards of food quality, freshness, and hygiene. Ensure all
dishes are prepared to café specifications and customer satisfaction.
- Inventory Management:
Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage stock to minimise waste
and control food costs.
- Health & Safety
Compliance: Ensure that all kitchen activities comply with food safety
regulations, health codes, and workplace safety standards.
- Cost Management: Work
within budgetary constraints to manage food costs, labor expenses, and other
overheads.
- Team Leadership: Foster a
positive and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork, communication,
and professional development among kitchen staff.
- Promote high work
standards within the team
Requirements:
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
- Minimum 3-year post apprenticeship experience in a busy café / a la carte environment
- Passionate about food and customer experience
- Must have previously held a Head Chef or Sous Chef role
- Natural leader, capable of guiding, motivating, and developing a dedicated, passionate team
- Positive, “can-do” attitude
What we offer:
We value our team and offer a range of
benefits to support your professional growth and wellbeing:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- A fun, supportive, and passionate team environment
- Staff discounts and perks across our hospitality, liquor, and childcare businesses
- Daily food and coffee benefits
- Discounted gym membership
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Salary sacrifice options
- The opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative group of
businesses
- No night shifts!
If you think this role may be suitable for you, please submit a cover letter outlining your experience along with your resume at your earliest convenience. If you have further questions about the role, please email torsten@hbhgroup.info