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We're looking for a motivated kitchen professional with strong leadership and operational skills to oversee kitchen activities during assigned shifts, maintain food quality and safety standards, lead kitchen teams, manage workflow during peak hours, and ensure efficient production and service operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food quality, team development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced QSR.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead kitchen operations during assigned shifts to ensure smooth and efficient service.\n\nMonitor food preparation to maintain quality, consistency, and speed.\n\nEnsure compliance with recipes, portion control, and brand standards.\n\nSupervise, motivate, and support kitchen team members during shifts.\n\nTrain staff on food preparation, hygiene, safety, and operational procedures.\n\nMaintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times.\n\nConduct regular checks to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.\n\nMonitor inventory levels and report stock shortages promptly.\n\nMinimize food wastage through proper portioning and efficient ingredient usage.\n\nReport equipment issues and maintenance requirements to management.\n\nCoordinate with front-of-house teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.\n\nEnsure a safe working environment and reduce risks associated with kitchen operations.\n\nSupport peak-hour operations and maintain productivity under pressure.\n\nExecute management instructions and company policies effectively.\n\nBenefits:\n\nSalary : KD 175 Basic + KD 20 Food allowance\nAccommodation & Transportation provided by the company.\nRequirements\nAge between 22-30 years.\n\nDiploma in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food Production, or a related field preferred.\n\nMinimum 3 years of experience in a QSR, bakery, café, or fast-food kitchen.\n\nMinimum 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role such as Shift Leader, Kitchen Supervisor, Senior Cook, or Team Leader.\n\nGCC experience preferred.\n\nStrong knowledge of food preparation, portioning, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.\n\nGood understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and quality control standards.\n\nStrong leadership and team management skills.\n\nExcellent organizational and time-management abilities.\n\nAbility to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.\n\nEffective communication and problem-solving skills.\n\nFamiliarity with kitchen equipment and basic inventory management processes.\n\nAbility to work rotational shifts, weekends, and public holidays.","description_format":"text","description_chars":2604,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Kuwait","iso":"KW","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T11:29:46Z"}],"liveness":{"score":54,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.542,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":184,"reasons":["conf:2","agency","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/hudson-manpower-shift-leader-kitchen-kuwait","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/hudson-manpower-shift-leader-kitchen-kuwait.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T15:34:47Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}