About the Role This is a leadership role where you'll take ownership of the day to day operation of the kitchen's lunch offering, overseeing a tight-knit team of chefs and sandwich hands while collaborating closely with the bakery and pastry teams. You'll lead the production of a high-quality range including fresh sandwiches and bagels, signature sourdough pizzas, savoury pastries, and more ensuring standards, consistency, and efficiency are maintained in a fast-paced, production-focused environment. Beyond production, you'll manage the smooth running of the department, including ordering and stock control, rostering, recruitment, cleaning schedules, and equipment maintenance , helping the kitchen operate safely, efficiently and at a consistently high standard as the business grows. The Candidate We're looking for a confident, practical kitchen leader who enjoys both people management and hands-on production . Ideally, you'll bring: Experience in food production, restaurants, catering, or similar environments A strong eye for detail and pride in doing simple things exceptionally well Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced setting Positive, collaborative leadership with strong communication skills Solid business acumen, including numbers, admin, recruitment, and rostering Ability to adapt and work effectively in a shared, tight space A growth mindset and interest in scaling operations Full Australian working rights The Benefits $110,000 superannuation Daytime roster only Senior leadership role with real autonomy and impact Join a respected, quality-driven brand Be part of a growing business with career opportunities Partner with HWR, a recruitment team focused on transparency and long-term fit If you're a hands-on kitchen leader who loves building teams, refining systems, and delivering consistently great food, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Anthony on 0478 684 755 for a confidential discussion, or email your resume to anthonyl@hospoworld.net.au
