Senior Kitchen Supervisor

Honor Food Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Honor Food Sdn Bhd in Subang Jaya is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations, guide staff, and ensure consistency with recipes, quality standards, and SOPs.

You will manage inventory, monitor food costs, and uphold food safety and Halal requirements, while coordinating with Front of House to ensure smooth service and timely food preparation. Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of kitchen experience with 1+ year in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Hands-on experience in food preparation and cooking within F&B settings.
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and SOPs.
• Ability to manage inventory, monitor costs and minimize wastage.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Mandarin language proficiency will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth workflow.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff during operations and peak hours.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented per recipes, quality standards and SOPs.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and Halal requirements.
• Assist in staff rosters and manpower planning.
• Train, coach and evaluate kitchen staff.
• Monitor staff performance, attendance and productivity; report issues to management.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure sufficient ingredients for daily operations.
• Conduct stock checks and assist with ordering, receiving and storage.
• Control wastage and correct storage procedures; ensure FIFO/FEFO.
• Report maintenance or repair needs for kitchen equipment.
• Handle opening/closing procedures; address operations issues promptly.
• Coordinate with Front of House for smooth service and timely prep.
• Assist in implementing new menus, SOPs and promotions.
• Check kitchen cleanliness and safety standards; support management targets.
• Take charge in absence of Kitchen Manager or senior management.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Leadership

Food preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Shift work

Mandarin language proficiency (adv)

Job description

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• At least 2-3 years of kitchen experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Hands‑on experience in food preparation and cooking within a café, restaurant, or other F&B setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and standard kitchen procedures.
• Ability to manage inventory, monitor food costs, and minimize wastage.
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Mandarin language proficiency will be an added advantage

Requirement

• At least 2-3 years of kitchen experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Hands‑on experience in food preparation and cooking within a café, restaurant, or other F&B setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and standard kitchen procedures.
• Ability to manage inventory, monitor food costs, and minimize wastage.
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Mandarin language proficiency will be an added advantage

Responsibility

• Oversee the daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Supervise, guide, and support kitchen staff during daily operations and peak hours.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to company recipes, quality standards, and SOPs.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and consistency before serving.
• Ensure 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 stock checks and assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of ingredients.
• Control 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 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.