The Eagle & Ball, part of Birmingham City University’s Students’ Union, is searching for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual with prior hospitality experience who’s ready to step into a kitchen supervisory role.
Whilst achieving the nationally recognised Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to lead a kitchen team, manage day-to-day operations, and reduce waste effectively through smart stock control. We’re committed to your growth and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
Your duties will include:
- Supervise daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent delivery of safe, high-quality food in line with agreed standards, menu specifications and BCUSU values
- Supervise and when required, take sole responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of a manager.
- Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and presented to specification, maintaining consistent quality and portion control.
- Monitor workflow, preparation, and service to ensure timely delivery during busy periods.
- Carry out daily opening, closing and operational checks in accordance with HACCP and food safety requirements.
- Uphold allergen management procedures, ensuring clear labelling and safe storage.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, ensuring schedules are followed and audits are passed.
- Act promptly to resolve issues, escalating to a manager where necessary.
What your apprenticeship includes
● A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
● A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
● Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer
● The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)
Desired Skills
- 1 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen. - Demonstrable knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergen management, and health & safety in kitchens - Excellent organisational and time management skills - Proven ability to prepare, cook, and present food to specification at consistent quality and portion control - Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends
Personal qualities
- Ability to work under pressure, using own initiative and unsupervised
- Friendly and approachable
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Able to build effective working relationships
- Ability to manage working time effectively, and prioritise tasks appropriately
Qualifications required
- Level 2 Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to achieve within probation period).
- GCSEs or functional skills level 2 in English & Maths.
Future prospects
Ongoing training and development
Training to be delivered
Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship – Food and Beverage L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Birmingham City University Students' Union (BCUSU) - Head Office
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Gopsal St
West Midlands
Birmingham
B4 7RJ
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