Kitchen Supervisor

Maki & Ramen; Gateshead; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Team meals

Tips included

Résumé du poste

Maki & Ramen in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to support the management team in leading our kitchen operations. You will help maintain food quality, uphold kitchen standards, and drive a positive team culture in a busy, fast-paced restaurant.

The role offers an opportunity to lead service, train staff, and ensure efficient preparation and presentation of dishes, while collaborating with front-of-house to deliver a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or senior kitchen role within a busy hospitality setting.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high standards of food quality.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, safety and allergens.

Responsabilités

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensure smooth operations.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service to maintain standards.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to brand standards.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Assist with training, onboarding and development of kitchen staff.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization and stock control.
• Monitor stock, deliveries, wastage and kitchen procedures.
• Assist with ordering, rotation and inventory management.
• Ensure service areas are set up and maintained during service.
• Comply with health & safety, allergen procedures and company policies.
• Support management in maintaining a positive kitchen environment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Food hygiene

Allergen procedures

Teamwork

pressured environment

Description du poste

Pay Rate: £13 - £13.50 per hour (typical earnings up to £16 p/h with tips)

Hours/Schedule: 40-45 per week (hours are negotiable)

Role: Kitchen Supervisor

Commencement Date: ASAP

Be part of something new – join Maki & Ramen

We’re Maki & Ramen — a vibrant Japanese-inspired dining concept known for fresh sushi, flavourful ramen, and warm, welcoming hospitality. With a focus on quality ingredients, great food, and a relaxed but energetic atmosphere, we aim to create a memorable experience for every guest.

Maki & Ramen is looking for an experienced and motivated Kitchen Supervisor to support the management team in leading our kitchen operations. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role, help maintain excellent food quality and kitchen standards, and contribute to a positive team culture in a busy, fast-paced restaurant environment.

If you’re passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and enjoy leading a kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality dishes, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring smooth, organised, and efficient operations.
• Lead, motivate, and guide the kitchen team during service to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to Maki & Ramen recipes and standards.
• Coordinate closely with the front-of-house team to ensure efficient service and a positive guest experience.
• Assist with staff training, onboarding, and ongoing development of kitchen team members.
• Maintain excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and food storage.
• Help monitor stock levels, deliveries, portion control, wastage, and kitchen procedures.
• Support ordering, stock rotation, and inventory management where required.
• Ensure food preparation and service areas are properly set up before and maintained throughout service.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety requirements, food hygiene standards, and allergen procedures.
• Support the management team in maintaining a positive, productive, and professional kitchen environment.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a supervisory, senior chef, or similar kitchen role within a busy hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and allergen procedures.
• Ability to maintain high food quality and consistency during busy service periods.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain organised in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a passion for food and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and busy service periods.

As part of our team, you will receive a motivated and friendly working environment, delicious team meals, and a competitive salary + tips.