Kitchen Supervisor (Grass Hoppers)

YGC PARTNERS LIMITED; Tong; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff discount

Free parking

Great benefits

Descripción de la vacante

GREAT Garden Centre is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor for the Grass Hoppers kitchen in our soft play area. You will lead a busy team, own the kitchen operations, and maintain high standards with daytime hours only.

Role requires proven supervisory kitchen experience, strong hygiene and allergen knowledge, and the ability to motivate staff while keeping service smooth and compliant.

Formación

• Proven kitchen supervisory experience and ability to lead a team
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and allergen management
• Capable of organising, prioritising and maintaining standards under pressure
• Hands-on, proactive approach with reliable attendance

Responsabilidades

• Lead from the front: take day-to-day control of the kitchen and ensure high food quality
• Drive standards: hygiene, allergen awareness and compliance with food safety rules
• Support and develop the team: train, guide and motivate staff
• Quality control: ensure dishes meet required standards consistently
• Kitchen organisation: keep area clean, stocked and efficient
• Manage pressure: stay calm during busy periods, especially weekends
• Continuous improvement: identify ways to reduce waste and raise standards

Conocimientos

Kitchen supervisory experience

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Allergen management

Organisational skills

Descripción del empleo

Description

Do you already have kitchen supervisory experience and want a role with no late evenings?

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to lead our busy Grass Hoppers kitchen within our popular soft play area.

This is a role for someone who can confidently take ownership of a kitchen, lead a team, and maintain high standards every day.

What's Great About This Role?

• £14.02 per hour
• No late nights - kitchen closes at 3:30pm!
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Staff discount, free parking and great benefits

Please Note

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for candidates with previous kitchen leadership or supervisory experience who can confidently step into the role from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead from the front: Take day-to-day control of the kitchen, ensuring smooth service and consistently high food quality
• Drive standards: Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen awareness, and compliance with all food safety regulations
• Support and develop the team: Train, guide, and motivate team members to work efficiently and safely
• Quality control: Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the required standard every time
• Kitchen organisation: Keep the kitchen clean, well-stocked, and running efficiently at all times
• Manage pressure: Stay calm and organised during busy periods, especially weekends and school holidays
• Continuous improvement: Identify ways to improve processes, reduce waste, and raise overall standards

What We’re Looking For

• Proven kitchen experience in a supervisory or senior role
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, safety, and allergen management
• Confidence in leading a team and working independently
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and maintain standards under pressure
• A proactive, hands-on approach — you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves
• Reliable, responsible, and committed to high standards
• Term time: 22.75 hours per week
• School holidays: 26.5 hours per week
• No late nights - kitchen closes at 3:30pm

Why Join Our GREAT Garden Centre Team?

• A GREAT Place to Work - Friendly, supportive, and full of team spirit.
• Work-Life Balance - All roles operate within daytime hours – so your evenings stay yours.
• Up to 33% Staff Discount - On garden and home favourites (*varies by store).
• Free On-Site Parking - Hassle-free parking every day.
• GREAT Values & Recognition - We celebrate our team with monthly awards and shout-outs.
• Quarterly Engagement Events - From team updates to free food – we love getting together.
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance - More time off that grows with your service.
• Grow With Us - Company-funded development opportunities.
• Well-being Support to Help You Thrive - EAP including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support – we’re here when you need us.
• Pension Contributions - Helping you grow a secure future.
• Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team - Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team’s hearts – planting seeds of kindness in the community.

Company Overview

We are an independently owned business committed to our vision: to deliver great experiences for all the family. Through retail, food and play offerings in each of our retail destinations, we believe we have created a unique mix of brands that always deliver great experiences for families across multiple sites in Yorkshire.