Kitchen Supervisor

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Supervisor at Pizza Express in Amritsar, you will be responsible for managing operations within a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring all food is prepared to the company's recipe and quality benchmarks. Your role includes overseeing food presentation and timely service, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting kitchen staff during peak hours.

Team Management and Staff Development

You will lead, train, and mentor junior kitchen personnel, delegate tasks clearly, enforce uniform and safety protocols, and help implement ongoing training programs to uphold kitchen standards.

Food Quality and Preparation Standards

Ensuring consistent adherence to recipe specifications, you will conduct regular evaluations of food quality, portioning, and presentation. You will actively participate in food preparation and cooking during busy periods and oversee special and seasonal menu preparations as guided by the Head Chef.

Inventory Control and Waste Minimization

Your duties include managing stock levels in your area, adhering to proper stock rotation methods, conducting inventory checks, monitoring food usage and waste, and following ordering guidelines to maintain efficient inventory management.

Compliance with Food Safety and Cleanliness

You must guarantee compliance with all local food safety and hygiene regulations, manage the cleanliness of your kitchen section throughout shifts, comply with daily cleaning schedules, sanitize equipment, and complete line checks to meet health and safety standards.

Coordination and Communication

Collaboration with the Head Chef, other kitchen stations, and front-of-house teams is essential to ensure smooth order flow and guest satisfaction. You will monitor kitchen tickets and ensure timely, accurate completion of all orders, while informing the front-of-house team about any issues.

Reporting and Record Keeping

Maintain accurate documentation related to food preparation, order management, wastage, daily line checks, inventory reports, and visitor logs, communicating findings effectively to management.

Preparation and Station Management

Ensure all prep stations are organized, fully stocked, and ready for each service, managing ingredient availability and equipment placement for efficient operations.