At Hector’s, what happens behind the scenes matters just as much as what’s on the pass. We’re growing our Central Production Kitchen and are looking for a superstar supervisor to join the team on a full time basis.

Key Details

Location: Melbourne (Richmond initially, transitioning to a new production facility in Melbourne’s South East)

Shift Times: Day time — no late nights!

Weekend Work: Maximum one weekend day

Schedule: Consistent daytime production shifts

The Role:

The Production Kitchen Supervisor is a key kitchen leadership role supporting the Production Manager in running an efficient production kitchen and maintaining high standards across daily production.

You will:
Support oversight of daily prep and assembly production
Lead shifts and set transparent performance expectations based on daily production schedules
Drive production targets, accuracy and consistency
Monitor workflow, yield, waste and efficiency
Support labour planning and roster structure
Uphold food safety, QA and cleanliness standards
Strengthen systems and structure across the kitchen





This role is about ownership, clarity and lifting standards across the entire operation.

You’ll likely have:
3–5+ years in a high-volume kitchen or production setting
Experience in a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or similar senior kitchen role
Strong organisational skills and operational awareness
Confidence managing performance and holding standards
The ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure

We’re looking for people who enjoy working within transparent systems, production schedules and high standards , and who take pride in consistency and efficiency.

Why Join Hector’s

Discounted sandwiches & free coffee (always)

Training and development with genuine opportunity to grow as we grow

Access paid parental leave as a permanent employee

Employee of the Month recognition (with prizes)

Be part of a Melbourne team that takes real pride in what we send out — because everything ends up in the hands of our guests

Hungry? Join us.

📌 Production Kitchen Supervisor Melbourne
🏢 Hector's Deli
📍 Melbourne