Shift Manager

SHIFT SUPERVISOR FOR A NEW LUNCH RESTAURANT – TURKU, HEPOKULTA Jesse’s Kitchen is expanding, and we are looking for a shift supervisor for a new lunch restaurant opening in the Hepokulta area of Turku. We are seeking a skilled and self-directed kitchen professional who enjoys a fast-paced lunch environment and can take responsibility for ensuring the shift runs smoothly. You will work closely with the entrepreneurs and another shift supervisor. This is above all a hands-on role: you will actively participate in food preparation while also ensuring that the kitchen’s daily operations remain under control. The duties also include catering events. IN THE ROLE - Prepare food as part of the kitchen team. - Lead and organise the daily work of the shift. - Ensure lunch is prepared smoothly and on time. - Ensure food quality and consistency. - Participate in managing orders and stock. - Monitor waste and the efficient use of ingredients. - Ensure self-monitoring and hygiene are carried out. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU You have experience in a professional kitchen, preferably especially in a lunch restaurant or catering. You do not need to be an experienced shift supervisor. The role is also an excellent fit for a motivated, ambitious cook who wants to take the next step in their career and take on more responsibility. We value: - Good organisational skills. - Initiative and accountability. - Resilience under pressure and flexibility in a busy lunch environment. - An understanding of waste and ingredient costs. - A positive but firm approach to work. WHAT WE OFFER You will get to help launch a completely new lunch restaurant in Hepokulta, Turku. You will have responsibility and the opportunity to influence kitchen practices together with the entrepreneurs, as well as to create and grow the operation. We offer a permanent job, with the possibility for a good performer to take on more responsibility in the future. The work starts on 23 November 2026. The employment is permanent and includes a six-month probationary period. Pay will be agreed according to experience and competence. INTERESTED? Send us your application and CV together with your salary expectation. The position will be filled when the right person is found, and interviews will begin immediately. In your application, describe your previous kitchen experience, especially the size of the lunch or customer volumes you have previously worked with. Also briefly tell us why the shift supervisor role interests you and what kind of shift leader you are. Applications: myynti@jesses.fi Further information: Jesse Söderlund, 0407609433