Be a part of something from day one.
The Red Lion is reopening its doors following a full refurbishment, and we’re looking for an exceptional Kitchen Supervisor to help lead our kitchen team into a landmark new chapter.
Located in the heart of Birmingham’s vibrant Jewellery Quarter, The Red Lion combines the character of a traditional pub with a fresh new look, great food, and outstanding guest experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and organised kitchen professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in establishing one of the area’s go-to venues.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, lead by example, and help build a successful kitchen team from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you!
About us
We are a small team with big ambitions, passionate about delivering good food, great beer, and proper pub hospitality to The Jewellery Quarter. We are proudly part of Joule’s Brewery, an independent family brewer committed to ensuring that pub culture isn’t just surviving, but thriving for generations to come.
Perks of the job
- Discounts on food and drink
- Being part of a close-knit team with a family-orientated mindset
- Good work / life balance
- An environment where every team member is appreciated, heard, and respected
- Encouraged creativity and opportunity to put your mark on the specials and menu
- Freedom from corporate and big brand restrictions
- A professional yet sociable working environment
About the role
As one of the senior members of the kitchen team, the Kitchen Supervisor will work closely with the Executive Chef to help lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. The role requires a strong understanding of the business, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to identify potential issues before they impact service.
The successful candidate will play an important role in training and supporting junior team members, maintaining high standards of food quality, and ensuring all food production is carried out efficiently within a safe, clean and well-maintained environment.
What you'll get up to
- Ensuring the workspace is well maintained
- Practicing high levels of cleanliness and tidiness
- Keeping a strict and thorough process of due diligence
- Creating pizza specials and assisting with menu creation
- Training and team leading
- Stock and waste management
- Quality control
What we're looking for
Essential
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Strong understanding of kitchen compliance and due diligence.
- Passion for quality food and fresh ingredients.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience working with fresh dough and pizza concepts.
- Experience supervising or mentoring kitchen teams.
- Experience contributing to menu development.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Think you'd be a great fit? Submit your application today and take the first step towards joining our team.
Pay: £31,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
