Kitchen Supervisor: Lead a Busy, Quality-Driven Kitchen

Maki & Ramen; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team meals

Tips included

Job summary

Maki & Ramen in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to support the management team in leading our kitchen operations. This role offers leadership responsibilities, a chance to maintain high food quality, and a positive team culture in a fast-paced restaurant.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, motivate the team, ensure dishes match recipes, coordinate with front-of-house, and help with stock, hygiene, and training. Evening and weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or senior chef role in 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.

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 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

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Food hygiene

Allergen procedures

Team leadership

Flexibility

Evenings/weekends

Job description

Maki & Ramen in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to support the management team in leading our kitchen operations. This role offers leadership responsibilities, a chance to maintain high food quality, and a positive team culture in a fast-paced restaurant.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, motivate the team, ensure dishes match recipes, coordinate with front-of-house, and help with stock, hygiene, and training. Evening and weekend availability is expected.