Job Description

Omniplex Cinemas Sunderland

Joe's Kitchen Manager

Would you like to join a growing cinema company in an exciting industry? If so we are currently recruiting a Kitchen Manager for our state of the art all digital Sunderland Omniplex Cinema! We are seeking a skilled and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality of food production and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and a background in culinary arts. Experience within a fast food/pizza restaurant is desirable but not essential. Reporting to the General Manager, you will join our management team to oversee back of house kitchen operations and Kitchen Team Members. You will be responsible for the delivery of food to the agreed standards and quantities to ensure availability and quality for our customers. Your responsibilities will include;

Understanding the guest experience and ensuring that all food served is to the highest standard. Managing and coaching the team to achieve the agreed specification and set standards. Understanding customer flow and expected levels of trade on a day to day basis to effectively plan and manage availability and quality of product at all times of the day and to minimise waste. Ensure up to date training of all Kitchen Team Members, Cooks and Apprentices. Be responsible for controlling food stocks, food safety due diligence and waste including ordering to schedule and weekly audits. Lead the communication to the Kitchen team including upcoming menu changes, daily site updates and targets. Be responsible for the working practices of your kitchens, ensuring food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to. Work with Food Development teams to introduce new products to site within timescales and to the agreed standards. Provide feedback to Directors and Senior Management of Kitchen and Food Development on recipes, processes, equipment and quality in a professional manner. Ensure all equipment owned by Omniplex is maintained to the highest standard.

Duties:

Manage and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and Kitchen Porters.

Oversee food preparation and ensure that all dishes are prepared according to recipes and quality standards.

Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed

Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines

Train new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety procedures

Collaborate with the restaurant management team to develop new menu items and specials

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations

Requirements:

Previous experience in a leadership role in a restaurant or hospitality setting

Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation techniques

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices

Culinary degree or equivalent experience Experience in running a kitchen specialising in pizza.

Experience of running a busy kitchen and working to budgets, targets and implementing and following all relevant regulations and legislation.

Experience of hiring and training a team

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Pay:

29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking

Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Weekend availability

Experience:

Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred) Restaurant management: 1 year (preferred) Bar management: 1 year (preferred) Hospitality: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Night shift Weekend availability
Experience:

customer Service: 1 year (preferred) management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sunderland001