Omniplex Cinema Wigan
Joe’s Kitchen Supervisor
Would you like to join a growing cinema company in an exciting industry? If so we are currently recruiting a Kitchen Supervisor for our state of the art all digital Wigan Omniplex Cinema!
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Kitchen Supervisor to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting the kitchen manager and, in their absence, overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality of food production and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and a background in culinary arts. Experience within a fast food/pizza restaurant is desirable but not essential.
Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will join our management team to oversee back of house kitchen operations and Kitchen Team Members. You will be responsible for the delivery of food to the agreed standards and quantities to ensure availability and quality for our customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Understanding the guest experience and ensuring that all food served is to the highest standard.
* Managing and coaching the team to achieve the agreed specification and set standards.
* Understanding customer flow and expected levels of trade on a day-to-day basis to effectively plan and manage availability and quality of product at all times of the day and to minimise waste.
* Ensuring up-to-date training of all Kitchen Team Members, Cooks, and Apprentices.
* Controlling food stocks, food safety due diligence, and waste including ordering to schedule and weekly audits.
* Leading communication to the Kitchen team including upcoming menu changes, daily site updates, and targets.
* Ensuring food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to.
* Working with Food Development teams to introduce new products to site within timescales and to the agreed standards.
* Providing feedback to Directors and Senior Management of Kitchen and Food Development on recipes, processes, equipment, and quality in a professional manner.
* Ensuring all equipment owned by Omniplex is maintained to the highest standard.
Duties:
* Manage and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and Kitchen Porters.
* Oversee food preparation and ensure that all dishes are prepared according to recipes and quality standards.
* Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
* Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
* Train new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety procedures.
* Collaborate with the restaurant management team to develop new menu items and specials.
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a leadership role in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
* Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation techniques.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
* Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
* Experience in running a kitchen specializing in pizza.
* Experience of running a busy kitchen and working to budgets, targets, and implementing and following all relevant regulations and legislation.
* Experience of hiring and training a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £9.10-£11.94 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred)
* Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
* Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
* Kitchen Pass: 1 year (preferred)
* Pizza: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/02/2025
Reference ID: Wigan001
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