Kitchen Supervisor: Hands-On Lead for Fast-Paced F&B

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen preparation, cooking activities, and staff rostering. The role requires ensuring recipes, standards, and safety practices are followed while coordinating with front-of-house to deliver timely orders.

You will monitor inventory, control wastage, train new staff, and supervise a team during peak periods. Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia is preferred, with experience in F&B and a cooperative attitude

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or F&B environment; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen preparation and cooking activities.
• Ensure ingredients, soup bases, sauces, and other food items are prepared according to company recipes and standards.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and served on time.
• Monitor kitchen workflow and coordinate with front-of-house staff.
• Check freshness, quality, and proper storage of ingredients.
• Monitor stock levels and inform management when replenishment is needed.
• Assist with stocktaking, receiving deliveries, and inventory control.
• Minimise food wastage and ensure proper portion control.
• Assign daily duties and supervise kitchen team members.
• Train new staff on food preparation, cooking procedures, and kitchen SOPs.
• Monitor staff productivity and ensure sufficient preparation for peak periods.
• Support the Kitchen Manager or Store Manager in managing kitchen manpower.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage temperatures, and FIFO practices.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used properly and kept in good condition.
• Follow applicable food safety and workplace safety requirements.
• Report ingredient shortages, equipment issues, and operational problems to management.
• Assist in monitoring food costs, stock usage, and kitchen performance.
• Ensure daily kitchen checklists and records are completed accurately.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen preparation, cooking activities, and staff rostering. The role requires ensuring recipes, standards, and safety practices are followed while coordinating with front-of-house to deliver timely orders.

You will monitor inventory, control wastage, train new staff, and supervise a team during peak periods. Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia is preferred, with experience in F&B and a cooperative attitude