Townsville’s Guzman y Gomez stores on the hunt for dozens of workers

If you are looking for a fun place to work, there’s over 70 local jobs being advertised at this thriving business.

A FAST food chain in Townsville is on the hunt for dozens of new employees, and those working there already say it’s nacho everyday job.

Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez is looking to hire 73 staff across their growing number of stores in the city.

The pre-Christmas hiring blitz will see 20 workers added at Domain Central, 20 at the Townsville Central shop and 33 at Willows. These jobs include casual, part time and full-time roles, for cooks, head cooks and crew.

Juliette Kean, who currently works for the chain, is encouraging locals to apply.

Juliette Keane has a blast working at Guzman y Gomez's Willows store. Picture: Supplied.

Employed as an assistant manager for GYG’s third Townsville store, which opened in March at Willows, Ms Keane said they had a great crew and there was a great vibe in the store.

“(Visitors) can expect a bit of a Mexican fiesta every day. It’s really fun. I love everyone who works here,” Ms Keane said.

Ms Keane said on Tuesday they were looking forward to celebrating the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead – a traditional event where relatives demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members.

Guzman y Gomez are recruiting staff to join Jake Temple, Lucas Aleman, Juliette Keane, Kim Shelley, Ruby Birt and Hannah Morgan at their Willows store and other Townsville stores. Picture: Leighton Smith.

“We’re encouraging more awareness about it through the brand so staff can bring in photos of any family who passed away and sort of just be a bit of a celebration of life,” she said.

GYG chief executive Steven Marks said GYG had been in Townsville for more than seven years.

“We’re in the middle of the biggest recruitment drive we’ve ever carried out in the history of GYG after incredible growth over the last two years,” Mr Marks said.

Guzman y Gomez's newest store at the Willows opened in March 2021. Picture: Leighton Smith.

“We have so many amazing people in our teams in Townsville, including mothers and students who have flexibility to work part-time.”

The roles include duties such as accepting fresh produce deliveries, dicing ingredients for the house-made pico de gallo, marinating and grilling chicken and making guacamole.

For those interested in applying visit: www.guzmanygomez.com.au/work-with-us

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