Hands-On Kitchen Supervisor: Lead High-Volume Service

Chef & Cook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meal

50% dining discount for you and up to

Career progression

Training and development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Chef & Cook in London is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to lead busy service, oversee prep and line work, and ensure every dish meets our high standards of quality and speed.

You’ll coach and develop the team, manage stock, and keep the kitchen organised, clean and safe. This role offers up to £17 per hour, great staff perks, and clear progression as we grow in the UK.

Join a supportive, fast-paced environment where you lead by example and help the kitchen run smoothly during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Supervisor, Kitchen Manager, Senior Chef, Shift Manager or similar in a busy restaurant
• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to run a kitchen shift
• Passion for great food and consistency
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Calm and organised when service gets busy
• Great communication and a positive approach to leading people
• High standards for food safety, cleanliness and organisation
• Hands-on and proactive - lead by doing
• Willing to learn every station and jump in where needed
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Lead from the kitchen during service, setting the pace and working with the team on the line
• Run great shifts, organise prep and service, allocate stations and keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Protect food standards, ensure correct and consistent dish preparation with focus on quality, portioning, presentation and speed
• Develop the team by coaching and supporting chefs and kitchen staff
• Stay organised with stock control, ordering, deliveries, prep levels and waste management
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards across every shift
• Work with the General Manager and FOH to deliver smooth service and great guest experience

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Calm under pressure

Organised

Willing to learn

Right to work in UK

Job description

Chef & Cook in London is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to lead busy service, oversee prep and line work, and ensure every dish meets our high standards of quality and speed.

You’ll coach and develop the team, manage stock, and keep the kitchen organised, clean and safe. This role offers up to £17 per hour, great staff perks, and clear progression as we grow in the UK.

Join a supportive, fast-paced environment where you lead by example and help the kitchen run smoothly during peak periods.