Kitchen Supervisor in Birkenhead

We are looking to recruit a Kitchen Supervisor, with prior kitchen experience, to work in our busy pizza kitchen, servicing our wide range of live music events at our venue on Argyle Street, Birkenhead. This is a unique opportunity to join the team at one of the UK's most exciting new music venues. With a bar, coffee shop, live venue, studio spaces, and vegetarian kitchen, we have played host to artists such as English Teacher, Nadine Shah, Congo Natty, Dry Cleaning, Anthony Szmierek, Westside Cowboy, OMD, Lambrini Girls and The Coral with a programme encompassing the best in emerging new music, hip hop, reggae, contemporary alternative, jazz, electronic and experimental music. We are now approaching an exciting new milestone as we build a second live room space and additional studio capacity.

THE ROLE We are looking for a member of staff to lead on the delivery of our kitchen operation across our programme of live music and special events, driving consistent standards and continuous improvements. During operational shifts, you will prepare and serve our delicious range of vegetarian and vegan Neapolitan-style pizzas. You will be knowledgeable in, and interested to learn about, our products, sharing this knowledge with staff and customers. The role also includes leading on kitchen admin and back of house tasks such as stock taking and ordering, deep cleans and dough making. With the support of the Venue Manager you will lead on the development of kitchen staff through guidance, training and setting an example of quality service, resulting in a capable, flexible kitchen team across dough, prep, service and back-of-house operations. You will receive full training on our menu, kitchen-related processes and procedures, stock taking and ordering systems, and any other areas deemed necessary. You will require a knowledge of basic food hygiene, and you will be warm, friendly and engaging with staff members and customers. You will carry out your activities in a busy, high energy, fast-paced and fun environment.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for delivering high quality food and service to customers, is committed to maintaining a compliant and safe working environment, and someone who can motivate and inspire kitchen team members to continue the high standards set. You will be at the heart of a small, passionate team working in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for people with excellent organisational skills, who can manage and prioritise their workload independently, while communicating clearly and effectively with their team, colleagues, customers, visiting artists, crew and promoters. We are looking for individuals who share Future Yard's values and have:

• A love of live music and passion for delivering fantastic customer service
• Previous kitchen experience
• Prior experience of preparing pizzas and/or dough is preferred, but not essential
• Practical understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Collaborative and respectful approach to teamwork
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to train and motivate others through example

Wage: £13.70 p/hour permanent position.

Hours: Operational shifts are predominantly weekends and weekday evenings, with a fixed number of daytime back-of-house and admin hours available. We aim to offer a minimum of 32 hours per week with the possibility of increasing this to 40 where the hours are available and requested.

Future Yard staff members benefit from a range of bonuses, including: free entry to selected Future Yard shows, free access to training, access to a cycle to work scheme, paid training, private health insurance, ongoing development opportunities, and a range of staff discounts.

Future Yard is a non-profit, Community Interest Company. We have been established to utilise the power of music to bring about meaningful change in Birkenhead, running a range of training, artist development and community programmes alongside our brilliant live music schedule. We are keen to work with people who share our vision of a dynamic community music venue and are driven to deliver excellence, every time we open our doors.