Kitchen Supervisor

BOH Supervisor Hector's Deli | Full-Time | Melbourne

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We're on the lookout for experienced Back of House Supervisors to join our growing teams across our Melbourne delis.

As Hector's continues to expand, we need passionate hospitality leaders who take real pride in their craft — people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead by example, and never cut corners on quality.

If you love great food and genuine hospitality, bring natural leadership to your team, and want to grow with a brand that genuinely invests in its people — we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The BOH Supervisor is a key part of the deli kitchen operation, supporting the management team in running a tight, high-quality kitchen.

You'll lead and train team members across all BOH sections in the deli - prep, toastie, fryer, fresh, pass, float, open and close - while maintaining the food standards that Hector's is known for.

This is a hands-on role. You'll be on the floor, coaching in real time, and holding the standard every service. At times, you'll step into shift management responsibilities in the absence of the Manager or Assistant Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and training new and existing team members across your section
• Upholding service, food quality and presentation standards in line with our SOPs
• Supporting opening and closing procedures
• Managing team deployment and stock orders when acting in a shift management capacity
• Maintaining accurate documentation including food safety and wastage records
• Ensuring a clean, safe and compliant operation
• Contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture

ABOUT HECTOR'S

As we continue to grow, we remain a small business at heart.

Our mission has always been simple: Perfect simplicity. Make everyday food exceptional. Create genuine growth and opportunity within the industry we love.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience in a similar high-volume kitchen role
• Cert III (or equivalent) in Commercial Cookery preferred
• Do Food Safely Certificate and HACCP knowledge
• Natural leader with strong attention to detail
• Fast, efficient and calm under pressure
• Passionate about food quality and product integrity

You take ownership. You set the standard. You make the people around you better.

WHY JOIN US?

• No evening work — structured daytime trade only
• 2 weeks fully paid parental leave for permanent employees
• $6 staff sandwiches & free coffee — always
• Eligibility for KPI-based bonuses
• Full training and leadership development
• Paid quarterly deli team events (chosen by you)
• Team Member of the Month awards (with prizes)