Lead Kitchen Operations & Training Supervisor

JP & CO Malaysia; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

JP & CO Malaysia is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure a smooth workflow. You will supervise and coach kitchen staff, ensure recipes and SOPs are followed, and maintain high standards of presentation and portion control.

You will also uphold food safety, hygiene, and Halal requirements, manage inventory, coordinate with Front of House, and support management in menu and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and Halal requirements.
• Ability to follow and enforce recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Experience with food cost control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily kitchen operations and ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Supervise, guide, and support kitchen staff during daily operations and peak hours.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented according to company recipes, quality standards, and SOPs.
• Check food quality, portion control, presentation, and consistency before serving.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and Halal requirements.
• Assist in preparing staff duty rosters and arranging manpower according to operational needs.
• Train, coach, and evaluate new and existing kitchen staff.
• Monitor staff performance, attendance, discipline, and productivity, and report issues to management.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure sufficient ingredients and supplies for daily operations.
• Conduct regular stock checks and assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of ingredients.
• Minimize food wastage, spoilage, over-portioning, and unnecessary usage of ingredients.
• Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices and correct storage procedures are followed.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report any maintenance or repair requirements promptly.
• Ensure all opening and closing procedures are properly completed.
• Handle operational issues, customer food complaints, and kitchen-related problems promptly.
• Coordinate with the Front of House team to ensure smooth service and timely food preparation.
• Assist management in implementing new menus, recipes, SOPs, promotions, and operational improvements.
• Conduct regular checks on kitchen cleanliness, staff grooming, workstation organization, and safety standards.
• Support the Kitchen Manager / Operations Manager in achieving operational, food cost, quality, and productivity targets.
• Take charge of kitchen operations in the absence of the Kitchen Manager or other senior management.
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion

Skills

Team supervision

Food safety knowledge

SOP adherence

Inventory management

Quality control

Job description

JP & CO Malaysia is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure a smooth workflow. You will supervise and coach kitchen staff, ensure recipes and SOPs are followed, and maintain high standards of presentation and portion control.

You will also uphold food safety, hygiene, and Halal requirements, manage inventory, coordinate with Front of House, and support management in menu and operational improvements.