Kitchen Supervisor/Hospitality Professional

" Experienced shift leader with over two years in fast-paced hospitality environments at J D Wetherspoons, specialising in kitchen operations, team supervision and food safety compliance. Proven ability to manage shifts, lead teams and ensure smooth back-of-house operations. Holds an MSc in Data Science from Kingston University, demonstrating strong analytical thinking and adaptability. Recognised for reliability, efficiency and excellent service standards. "
Serial No: 215856
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Skills keywords: shift leader, kitchen management, kitchen
Qualifications:

MSc in Data Science, Kingston University, London (Jan 2023- Jan 2024)
Food Safety and Hygiene courses
Health and Safety in the Workplace courses

Personal Information:

I'm inspired by dynamic, team-driven environments where I can lead by example and help others succeed. I find satisfaction in maintaining high operational standards, solving problems under pressure and contributing to seamless service delivery.
Outside of work, I'm passionate about snooker – it sharpens my focus, patience and strategic thinking, which I carry into my professional life. I also enjoy exploring food presentation techniques and staying up to date with trends in hospitality and leadership.
What motivates me most is being part of a well-functioning team, rising to challenges and consistently improving both myself and those around me.

Management Skills:

Team Leadership: Supervised back-of-house staff and ensured efficient coordination during peak hours.
Shift Management: Oversaw kitchen operations, delegated tasks and manipulated smooth workflow during busy shifts.
Staff Training and Onboarding: Mentored new team members, ensuring adherence to food safety and service standards.
Inventory control: managed stock levels, placed timely orders and minimised waste.
Time Management: Balanced multiple responsibilities under pressure to meet service targets.
Problem Solving: Resolved on-the-spot kitchen or staffing issues to avoid service disruption.
Communication: Maintained clear communication with front of house and senior management.

Professional Awards/Accolades:

Promoted to Team Leader with one year at JD Wetherspoons due to strong performance, reliability and leadership initiative.
Advanced to shift leader the following year, taking full responsibility for managing kitchen operations and supervising staff during high-volume shifts.
Consistently recognised my management for maintaining high standards in food safety, hygiene and service delivery.

  • Kitchen Shift Leader
    J D Wetherspoons ( Currently working )
    3 years, 0 months ( Feb, 2023 - Feb, 2026 )
Employment Sought: Permanent
Current Location: London, UK
Top 5 countries interested in working in: Dubai, Europe, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States
Right to work in the following countries: India, United Kingdom