Kitchen Manager - Dirty Martini - Leeds

Kitchen Supervisor - Dirty Martini

About us:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK's leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

Dirty Martini isn't just any cocktail bar; we're an industry-leading brand that believes in providing exceptional training, competitive pay, and endless opportunities for growth. You'll have the chance to work alongside top professionals, get creative with menu design, and even attend product tastings and showcases. It's an experience like no other!

We pride ourselves in great guest experience and throwing the best parties. We would like to up the game with providing tasty food from fresh ingredients not just during our events, such as our awesome weekend Brunches, but also as many days as possible!

What's in it for you?

• Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Third-party training sessions that come with globally accepted certificates.
• Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• And don't forget our annual Nightfest staff party, where over we all come together to celebrate. It's an event you won't want to miss!

What We Need:

As a Kitchen Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen and ensuring the smooth functioning of the culinary team. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and organizational skills will be essential in maintaining high-quality standards, coordinating kitchen activities, and delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

This is a FULL TIME vacancy, with shifts based over 5 days and 38 hours, with a wage of 28,000 per year!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen personnel.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
• Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and portion sizes to deliver high-quality dishes that meet our restaurant's standards.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet customer demand and ensure timely delivery of dishes.
• Assist in monitoring kitchen inventory and supplies, ensuring that necessary ingredients and equipment are available for smooth operations.
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and other kitchen staff to maintain a cohesive and collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a kitchen supervisor or in a similar leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

If you enjoy cooking up delicious food and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at Dirty Martini!