Kitchen Manager - Common Supply

Common Supply | Bondi

Common Supply is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operations.

We’re a fast-paced, health-focused hospitality brand built around great food, coffee, smoothies and community. We’re looking for someone who can lead a team, maintain high standards and keep the kitchen running smoothly through busy service.

The Role

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall running of the kitchen, including food quality, service, stock, ordering, food safety and team performance.

You’ll work closely with the Store Manager and wider team to ensure the kitchen is organised, efficient and consistently delivering to Common Supply standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day to day running of the kitchen
• Lead, train and support the kitchen team
• Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to Common Supply standards
• Manage kitchen prep, service and close-down
• Monitor stock levels and place daily orders for your department
• Ensure stock is correctly stored, rotated and used efficiently to minimise waste
• Manage food costs, portion control and kitchen wastage
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and hygiene
• Ensure all food safety procedures and temperature controls are followed
• Complete regular stock takes and report discrepancies, damage or wastage
• Ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed and organised for each service
• Manage kitchen performance during busy periods and maintain service times
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly
• Work closely with the Venue Manager on staffing, stock and operational requirements
• Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are maintained and used correctly
• Help develop and maintain kitchen systems and processes

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager senior kitchen leader
• Strong experience in a busy hospitality environment
• Confident leading and managing a kitchen team
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Strong knowledge of stock management, ordering and food costs
• High attention to detail and consistently high food standards
• Calm and solutions-focused under pressure
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Reliable, hands-on and willing to get stuck into service
• Someone who takes pride in their kitchen and the team around them

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person