Following the massive success of our flagship Watford branch, Melto Cafe is expanding! We are opening our brand-new, second location in Hendon, and we are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Full-Time Kitchen Supervisor to run our kitchen operations and lead our back-of-house team.
At Melto, we serve a vibrant, trendy menu to go alongside our famous signature drinks. If you have solid experience in a fast-paced cafe or burger shop kitchen, take pride in food quality, and are ready to take the next step in your culinary career by leading a kitchen from day one, we want to hear from you!
What We Offer:
- Hours: Guaranteed full-time hours (35–40 hours a week across a consistent rota).
- Pay: Competitive rate of pay based on experience + tips.
- Perks: Free delicious meals and drinks on shift.
- Growth: Real opportunities to progress to Kitchen Manager as our brand continues to scale.
- Culture: A supportive, energetic, and highly professional working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Kitchen Team: Motivate, train, and supervise the kitchen staff, ensuring teamwork, speed, and smooth communication between the kitchen and front-of-house.
- Master the Preparation : Manage daily food preparation, ensuring all ingredients are fresh, prepped to perfection, and ready before the busy rushes begin.
- Set & Maintain Kitchen Standards: Enforce strict standards of food presentation, taste, and consistency. Ensure every single plate leaving the kitchen is flawless.
- Hygiene & Safety: Take full ownership of kitchen cleanliness, food safety (HACCP) records, and correct storage and labeling of ingredients.
- Stock & Waste Management: Keep track of inventory, assist with weekly food ordering, and actively work to minimize food waste.
Requirements (What We’re Looking For):
- Local Candidate: You must live locally in or very near Hendon for a stress-free commute.
- Kitchen Experience: Strong hands-on experience working in a fast-paced kitchen. Experience working in a busy cafe or burger shop is highly preferred.
- Leadership Potential: Proven experience supervising staff or a strong readiness to step up and lead a small kitchen team.
- Prep-Focused & Organized: You understand the importance of prep work and know how to organize a kitchen line for maximum efficiency.
- Calm Under Pressure: Ability to stay organized, positive, and fast when the order printer starts buzzing during peak weekend rushes.
Pay: £12.71-£14.29 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
