Kitchen Porter

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment venue in Derry/Londonderry seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to lead the kitchen team. This role requires ensuring high-quality food production, compliance with health standards, and effective team management. With competitive pay and opportunities for progression, this position is ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay with tips

Flexible working hours

Vibrant work environment

Opportunities for progression

Staff discounts on food, drinks, and entertainment

Worldwide discount on IHG hotel rooms

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a similar position is essential.
• Strong grasp of Health and Safety policy.
• Experience with HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and participate in food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We are currently looking for exceptional people to join our team and have a great opportunity for Kitchen Supervisor.

As a Kitchen Supervisor you will be expected to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen whilst consistently ensuring a high standard of food production.

The ideal candidate would possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure. At least 1 years’ experience in a similar position is essential along with a strong grasp of Health and Safety policy demanding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, supervise, and participate in the preparation of food ensuring compliance with food safety regulations
• Ensure food is produced in a timely and efficient manner and meets the highest standards of taste, quality and presentation.
• Ensure the control of costs and productivity through the establishment of standards of outputs.
• Keeping the team up to date about departmental, hotel and company activities through daily communications
• To lead and develop an energetic workforce, having involvement in recruitment, learning and development, team engagement initiatives and all aspects of people management.
• To ensure the kitchen is clean and that the team all know the correct hygiene standards expected.
• To ensure the kitchen team follow HACCP and food safety standards. Using the tools and equipment provided.
• To train and develop the team within the kitchen so that a talent pipeline exists for future progression.
• Supervising, training and motivating the team to achieve the highest standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Be comfortable following a standardised menu
• To be standards driven and have good organisational skills.
• To be able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment and to enjoy it
• To be able to communicate and motivate your team providing day to day leadership and direction
• Used to managing all cost from consumables to food
• Know the EHO requirements and be able to ensure the team do to.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity for tips.
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
• A fun, vibrant work environment in a leading entertainment venue.
• Opportunities for progression within the company.
• Staff discounts on food, drinks, and entertainment.

• Worldwide discount on IHG hotel rooms, for you, friends and family

If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can be part of a team that loves what they do, apply now!