Night Chef Supervisor – Runcorn, WA7

BaxterStorey UK; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK in Runcorn, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Night Chef Supervisor to lead our culinary operations during the night shift. You will oversee kitchen staff, uphold food quality and safety, manage inventories, and coordinate with day teams to ensure smooth service.

Shifts are 21:30–05:00; 3–5 years in a senior kitchen role and strong leadership are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or in a senior kitchen position with at least 3-5 years of culinary expertise.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience in a kitchen or food service environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene regulations, and health and safety compliance
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and culinary best practices
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
• Proficiency in inventory management and food costing principles
• Problem-solving abilities and decisiveness in handling operational challenges
• Familiarity with kitchen management systems and equipment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent food safety certification (preferred)
• Experience managing night shift kitchen operations (preferred)
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost control in food service operations (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervise night shift kitchen staff, guiding and training for high standards.
• Oversee all food preparation to maintain quality and presentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Manage inventory, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Analyze operations to identify process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Prepare kitchen for service and ensure equipment and stations are stocked.
• Handle customer complaints or special requests with professionalism.
• Maintain records of food preparation, inventory usage, and staff performance.
• Communicate with day shift management about issues and needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies during night shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Food safety standards

Stock management

Food costing

Kitchen operations

Night shift experience

Hygiene regulations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Night Chef Supervisor – Runcorn, WA7

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Night Chef Supervisor to lead our culinary operations during night shift hours at our facility in Runcorn, United Kingdom. In this role, you will oversee kitchen staff, ensure exceptional food quality and safety standards, and maintain efficient operations throughout the night shift. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, culinary expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence.

• Supervise and mentor night shift kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure high standards of work
• Oversee all food preparation, cooking to maintain consistent quality and presentation standards
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene protocols, and health and safety standards at all times
• Manage kitchen inventory, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers to minimize waste and control food costs
• Analyze kitchen operations and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency optimization
• Prepare and organize the kitchen for service, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly and stations are well-stocked
• Handle customer complaints or special requests during night shift operations with professionalism and decisiveness
• Maintain detailed records of food preparation, inventory usage, and staff performance
• Communicate effectively with day shift management regarding operational issues, inventory needs, and staff concerns
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures during night shift operations

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or in a senior kitchen position with at least 3-5 years of culinary expertise
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience in a kitchen or food service environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene regulations, and health and safety compliance
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and culinary best practices
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
• Proficiency in inventory management and food costing principles
• Problem-solving abilities and decisiveness in handling operational challenges
• Familiarity with kitchen management systems and equipment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent food safety certification (preferred)
• Experience managing night shift kitchen operations (preferred)
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost control in food service operations (preferred)

Additional Information

Shifts are Monday to Thursday, 21:30 to 05:00.

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