Kitchen Supervisor

Join the Black Star Pastry Team - New Year, New Kitchen, New Career!    Are you ready for a fresh start in 2024? Join our dynamic team as Kitchen Supervisor of our brand new, purpose built, Production Kitchen in Alexandria.   The Opportunity:   We're on the lookout for a passionate and innovative Kitchen Supervisor who can lead, mentor, and contribute to maintaining the high standards that define Black Star Pastry. Reporting directly to the Sous Chef, this role not only empowers you as a leader but allows you to contribute to the creative direction of our products.   This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a salary of $78,000 plus superannuation and $20/week transport allowance = total salary package of $87,620.   The Details: Take charge of kitchen functions under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Group Head Chef. Ensure impeccable quality and consistency in food preparation and presentation. Collaborate with the Sous Chef to organise the kitchen, train staff, and oversee daily operations. Stay on top of production, participating in product R&D and aligning with market trends. Maintain stringent food storage standards and efficient inventory management. Lead the kitchen team, fostering a positive work environment and effective communication. Proactively address challenges, solve problems, and contribute to the overall success of our shops. Train and support staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Handle customer complaints with professionalism, liaising with Front of House for optimal solutions. Create effective rosters aligned with business demands and budget requirements. Proactively make decisions that benefit all Black Star Pastry locations. The Perks:  Additional Annual Leave Day for your birthday – and a cake to celebrate your day!  Additional Well-being Day – you deserve to take some time for yourself.  Access to free, confidential counselling – we believe mental health is as important as physical. Opportunities to progress to more senior roles – we believe in your potential.  The Culture:   Black Star Pastry fosters a fun and inclusive culture that has brought together a group of highly engaged and collaborative team players who enjoy a hands-on, fast paced environment.    Our leaders are empowered to contribute and play an active role in the bigger picture stuff as well as the day-to-day.    We love the brand, and we love what we do!   The Successful Candidate: Proven leadership experience in a high-volume production kitchen or similar setting. Excellent communication skills and a knack for mentoring junior team members. Experience in food costing, COG's, waste minimisation, supplier liaisons, and wage budgets. Proactive problem-solving and positive staff management approach. Ability to thrive under pressure with excellent time management and organisational skills. Solid experience within the savoury space would be really valuable.  The Business:   Embark on a sweet journey with Black Star Pastry, a trailblazing patisserie that has been a Sydney icon since 2008. Home to the legendary Strawberry Watermelon Cake, our brand has expanded from the OG store in Newtown to Sydney’s CBD, Rosebery, and Chatswood, as well as Melbourne’s CBD, Chadstone and St Kilda.    As we step into the new year, we're opening the doors to exciting opportunities in our state-of-the-art production kitchen with spacious staff facilities including break out areas, easy access to amenities and only a seven-minute walk from Green Square Station.   The Next Step:   If you're ready for a new year, a new kitchen, and a new career, please APPLY NOW with your resume and cover letter.   Join us in creating sweet memories that last a lifetime!