Kitchen Supervisor

Boom Battle Bar - Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear personal development plan

28 days holiday

Free annual Escape Hunt adventure

50% off food & drink

TipJar access

Life Assurance after probation

Pension with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Karma Day

Job summary

Boom Battle Bar - Cambridge is seeking a proactive kitchen lead to oversee the kitchen team, ensuring exceptional quality and memorable dining experiences for our guests. You’ll drive standards, mentor staff, and coordinate with operations to deliver seamless service and large‑scale catering when needed.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced venue, managing costs and workflows while fostering a positive, safe kitchen environment that supports growth and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food quality and presentation.
• Coach, train and develop staff to reach their potential.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and handle large-scale orders under pressure.
• Collaborate on controlling food costs, labor budgets and expenses.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE.

As a vital part of our kitchen operations, you'll play a crucial role in leading and inspiring our talented kitchen team. With a passion for attention to detail, you'll maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation, amazing our guests bite after bite.

As a natural leader, you'll motivate and develop our kitchen team. Through your coaching and training efforts, you'll bring out the best in each team member and help them grow both professionally and personally.

From catering for corporate events to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests, you'll thrive in managing the day-to-day operations of our kitchen. Your ability to efficiently handle large-scale orders and maintain composure under pressure will be invaluable.

You'll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to managing controls of food costs, labor budgets, and managing both controllable and fixed expenses, ensuring the financial success of our kitchen operations.

WHY BOOM?!

• We are our teams biggest advocates! We'll give you a clear personal development plan for you to be promoted to your dream role - with or without us.
• 28 days paid holiday
• Enjoy one free annual Escape Hunt adventure per year!
• 50% off on food and drink in any of our venues at Boom Battle Bar & Escape Hunt!
• Access to your tips weekly through TipJar
• Life Assurance policy once your probation has been passed.
• Workplace pension from the age of 22 and above with employer contributions
• Access to Wagestream and their financial services and discounts
• Looking for good karma? Well we've got you covered with another annual paid day off for our 'Karma Day' - volunteer for a day with an organisation of your choice to make a difference.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 access to free, confidential and specialist mental health/wellbeing support. There's a huge amount on offer within this program inclusive of ten free therapy sessions and so much more!
• Be in the runnings to win incredible incentives on a regular basis! Such as a Brixton Brewery Tour, London bar hopping with Bacardi, Johnnie Walker tour with a fine dinning experience, F1 Race Days, Concert & Sporting Tickets, all expenses paid holiday to Ibiza, Hampers to take home and so much more!

WHO ARE WE:

Boom Battle Bar is the unrivalled leader in the world of competitive socialising. Picture Axe Throwing, Beer Pong, Augmented Darts, Karaoke and a whole lot more, all wrapped up in an atmosphere booming with epic cocktails, live DJ beats, and nothing but good vibes

Our journey began with a bang in 2022, and we haven't hit the brakes since. Breaking boundaries, we proudly launched our first international venue in Dubai during the summer of 2023, and the party continues as we expand across the country!

We're not just about the games and the drinks, we're about creating those unforgettable experiences and getting people truly lost in the moment escaping their reality, leaving them wanting to come back for more. It's when our guests say, 'Screw it, I'll be hungover tomorrow,' that we know we've succeeded.

And who makes it all happen? You, part of our exceptional teams of top talent!

Check out our socials to see more of what we're about! https://www.instagram.com/boombattlebar/?hl=en