Our client is a family-run restaurant in Sittingbourne specialising in brunch, lunch and afternoon teas. They blend delightful homemade fare with a stunning setting utilising local and artisan suppliers. If you are looking for the next step in your catering career, they'd love to hear from you!Position OverviewAs the Kitchen Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a reputation for exceptional homemade food and outstanding service. You will supervise and mentor a dynamic team, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency in all aspects of kitchen operations. Your passion for food and dedication to creating a supportive work environment will be key to their continued success.ResponsibilitiesLead and inspire a team of kitchen staff to consistently achieve excellence in food preparation and serviceOversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service from prep through to platingMaintain top-quality presentation standards for all dishes, prioritising customer satisfactionManage health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean, organised kitchen environmentManage inventory, ordering, and waste control to maximise kitchen efficiency and minimise costsManage kitchen staff rotas to ensure optimal coverage and work-life balanceRequirementsDemonstrated experience leading teams in a high-paced kitchen settingPositive, proactive attitude, committed to a high-morale and supportive work environmentStrong communication and leadership skills, with an ability to motivate and develop your teamHighly organised, with a focus on consistency and efficiencyPassionate about food, with an eye for detail and dedication to exceptional qualityBenefits include:Competitive salary with tips, reflecting your expertise and commitmentBalanced 4-day workweek from 7.30am - 5.30pm (40hpw), allowing more time for life outside of work22 days annual leave, plus Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day offPension schemeOpportunities for growth and advancement in a supportive, collaborative environmentIf you're ready to lead this passionate culinary team, apply now! The hiring team is excited to welcome a leader who shares their commitment to outstanding food and service.At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 3 days
Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a family-run restaurant in Sittingbourne, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor with a passion for homemade food and exceptional service.
- The role requires demonstrated experience leading teams in a high-paced kitchen setting, with a focus on maintaining quality and efficiency.
- The position offers a competitive salary with tips, reflecting expertise and commitment, alongside a balanced 4-day workweek.
- Benefits include 22 days of annual leave plus additional holidays, a pension scheme, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Interested candidates should apply if they are ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team and share the restaurant's commitment to outstanding food and service.
