Kitchen Supervisor
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 |
| Company: | Baxterstorey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1330854570 |
Summary
Title: Kitchen Supervisor
Location: Parliament House, Parliament Square Edinburgh
Rate of Pay: £27,000 per year
Contracted Hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary carer leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At Baxter Storey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Kitchen Supervisor who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.
We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.
If you are a Kitchen Supervisor who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Kitchen Supervisor to join our team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, including Jury Meals & Hospitality, ensuring high-quality food production, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations
- Collaborate with the manager to plan and create innovative menus
- Enforce and maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen
- Manage inventory, place orders, and control food costs efficiently
- Create and adjust staff rotas to meet operational needs
- Train and mentor kitchen team members to improve their skills and performance
- Assist in food preparation and cooking as needed
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in the kitchen promptly
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and quality food service
- Conduct regular quality checks on food preparation and presentation
- Implement and maintain standard operating procedures for kitchen processes
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen setting
- Previous supervisory experience in a kitchen environment
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Culinary degree or diploma (desirable)
- Current Food Safety Certification
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in menu planning and recipe development
- Solid understanding of food cost control and inventory management
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and basic maintenance
- In-depth knowledge of various cuisines and cooking techniques
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as needed
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 23 kg
- Thorough knowledge of local food safety regulations and health codes
- Familiarity with kitchen management software
- Detail-oriented approach to work with a focus on quality and consistency
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences
- Goal-oriented attitude with the ability to meet and exceed performance targets
Additional Information
BaxterStorey Values:
ALWAYS VISIONARY
We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE
We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE
We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
FOREVER CONSCIOUS
We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.
And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.
Successful applicants will be required to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that Disclosure Scotland Certificate can be obtained
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