Kitchen Supervisor

Job Purpose

To oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene standards are maintained, and support the kitchen staff in delivering timely and consistent meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to restaurant standards, recipes, and portion sizes.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Enforce hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards (as per restaurant policy).
• Manage stock levels, monitor inventory, and coordinate with store/purchase for supplies.
• Train, guide, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve high performance.
• Handle kitchen staff scheduling, attendance, and discipline.
• Reduce wastage by controlling portions and monitoring kitchen practices.
• Communicate with front-of-house staff for smooth order flow.
• Report to Head Chef / Restaurant Manager on kitchen performance and issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Supervisor, Chef de Partie, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management.
• Flexible to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person