Food Supervisor
Location: Soho
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (+ service charge post-probation)
Hours: 40 hours per week (5 days, 8-hour shifts)
Are you passionate about food and ready for a new challenge? We are seeking a dedicated Food Supervisor / Food Manager on behalf of our client, a prominent food service establishment in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee kitchen operations, ensure high food quality, and contribute to the success of a growing business.
About the Role:
Step into a world where tradition meets innovation at our client's flagship store. This unique establishment offers a blend of specialty delicacies and culinary excellence. The setting is nothing short of spectacular, situated in Soho just off Regent Street. Here, food is more than sustenance; it's an experience!
Job Description:
- Manage all aspects of kitchen operations and maintain high food quality standards.
- Identify and resolve kitchen issues promptly and efficiently.
- Delegate various kitchen tasks throughout the store.
- Train and support kitchen staff to maximize productivity and sales.
- Ensure compliance with local hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Keen palate and genuine enthusiasm for food - experience as a head chef in a branded chain of restaurants, cafés, or bistros.
- Strong skills in cost control for multi-unit food establishments.
- Knowledgeable about ingredients and their combinations.
- Proficient in computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Excellent time management, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
- Leadership skills with a focus on fostering a team environment.
- Passion for Italian cuisine and experience in its preparation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan food and equipment requirements.
- Maintain health and sanitary standards to protect customer health.
- Produce high-quality food according to provided recipes and portions.
- Monitor food quality to ensure it meets company standards.
- Ensure timely preparation of dishes in hygienic conditions.
- Maintain records of food production and control wastage.
- Adhere to kitchen uniform and personal hygiene standards.
- Ensure the kitchen is stocked with necessary goods.
- Manage, delegate, and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a team culture with front-of-house staff.
- Establish and maintain supplier contacts to get the best deals.
- Ensure supplies and stocks are adequately maintained.
- Assist with marketing operations and strategy implementation.
Education and Qualifications:
- Culinary school graduate or a degree in hospitality or catering management.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Head Chef, Food Supervisor or Food Manager.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience working abroad (preferably in Europe).
- Good command of spoken and written English.
If you are a committed and reliable individual with a passion for food and a desire to grow within a company, this opportunity is perfect for you. This role offers the potential to advance to a Food Manager position based on performance.
Is this a great opportunity for you? Apply today!
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- Please note to be entitled to the voucher the recommended candidate must successfully complete their probationary period with their new employer.
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