Kitchen Supervisor at Alternate Doors

Job Description

Our Client in the hospitality industry is currently looking to hire a Kitchen Supervisor.

 Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• To replenish any equipment that needs replacing
• To regularly check kitchen equipment and to book maintenance/repair
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff and train new starters
• To conduct induction, disciplinaries and appraisals for team
• To record absence and arrange replacements for team members who are not on duty
• Inform wait staff about daily specials and general menu training
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Supervise and train Line Cooks and assist as needed
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• Accurately monitor food stock and place orders
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients – develop monthly special ideal using under utilised ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
• Accept orders from suppliers and reject/return any that are below standard
• To motivate, upskill and supervise the team and to spot talent
• To actively prepare food alongside line cooks during service to prepare customer orders
• Coordinate customer orders when scheduled to do so

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and fryers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Culinary school diploma preferred