Kitchen Lead/Supervisor
Kitchen Lead/Supervisor at Esmie's Caribbean Fusion, London in Tower Bridge Collective, on Only Chefs.
- Employer: Esmie's Caribbean Fusion, London
- Location: Tower Bridge Collective, London
- Salary: £31,000 – £32,000
- Contract: Full Time
- Closes: 2026-10-19
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Kitchen Operations & Service: Lead daily shift prep, cook signature menu items, and run a smooth, efficient pass during high-volume service windows.
- Team Leadership: Manage and motivate junior kitchen staff, schedule shifts, and foster a positive, high-energy work culture.
- Food Quality & Consistency: Ensure all dishes maintain exact recipe specifications, portion control, and Caribbean seasoning profiles.
- Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee stock rotations (FIFO), order raw ingredients, minimize food waste, and conduct weekly stock takes.
- Hygiene & Compliance: Maintain a 5-star Food Hygiene rating. Enforce rigorous cleaning schedules, HACCP protocols, temperature logging, and food safety standards.
- Food Hall Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for the central Tower Bridge Collective floor and site management team.
Requirements & Experience
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years as a Kitchen Supervisor, Senior Line Cook, or Lead Chef in a fast-paced food hall, street food concept, or high-volume restaurant.
- Cuisine Knowledge: Strong passion for and experience with Caribbean ingredients and traditional flavor profiles (Jerk, curries, marinades, browning, fried items).
- Certifications: Valid Level 2 (or Level 3) Food Safety & Hygiene Certification.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills, ability to remain calm under pressure during busy service rushes, and excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility: Available to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays matching food hall operational hours.
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