Head Chef

Red Gum BBQ is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our award-winning Red Hill restaurant.

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.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take ownership of our back of house operation, including:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the kitchen team
• Running smooth, organised, high-volume services
• Managing rostering, labour, food costs, stock and wastage
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency
• Driving food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance
• Improving systems and processes
• Working closely with our FOH and leadership teams

Who We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience leading busy, high-volume kitchens
• Strong people leadership and team development skills
• Excellent organisation and communication
• Confidence managing kitchen costs and performance
• A calm head under pressure
• A proactive, hands-on approach and plenty of initiative
• Relevant cookery qualifications
• 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.

Why Red Gum BBQ?

• Competitive salary + super
• Genuine ownership of your kitchen and team
• Supportive, collaborative leadership team
• Flexibility and a focus on sustainable working hours
• Plenty of opportunity to bring your own ideas
• A unique style of cooking in a pretty spectacular Red Hill location

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 – people@redgumbbq.com.au