About the position
Pacific Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a kitchen supervisor. In this role, you will be responsible for assigning tasks, sharing management and customer expectations, and providing training and direction to assigned staff. You will support an environment of high efficiency, quality, and customer service while maintaining detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards, and regulations. Your responsibilities will include overseeing production for line operation, organizing daily prep for cooks, monitoring labor, and ensuring food quality and presentation meet our high standards. You will also be involved in food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Assigns tasks and provides training and direction to assigned staff.
- Supports an environment of high efficiency, quality, and customer service.
- Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards, and regulations.
- Assists with overseeing production for line operation.
- Organizes the day's prepping for the cooks and restaurant.
- Supervises line set-up and prepping.
- Monitors labor and makes recommendations to adjust staffing.
- Directs and corrects the presentation and portioning of food.
- Ensures food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion.
- Oversees and participates in preparation of food items according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
- Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
- Notifies manager of inventory shortages.
- Ensures all food is stored in proper containers and at proper temperatures.
- Adjusts thermostat controls to maintain appropriate temperature of cooking equipment.
- Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Observes and tests foods being cooked to ensure proper cooking.
- Carves meats and portions food onto serving plates.
- Works with stewarding department to coordinate needs.
- Handles guest concerns or complaints to improve satisfaction.
- Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Prepares work area for next service period.
Requirements
- Two years prior restaurant food prep experience required.
- Culinary degree or training desired.
- Prior lead or supervisory experience desired.
- Ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training.
- In-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation and professional cooking.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with irate customers and resolve issues.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as recipes and safety rules.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in creating daily specials.
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
