Culinary Supervisor

Loews Hotels•Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the city's skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City. The Kitchen Supervisor will contribute to the overall operation and performance of the kitchen staff. This includes assuring adherence to set goals and targets, monitoring progress, and providing feedback and guidance to ensure that the kitchen staff is meeting the standards of the restaurant. The Kitchen Supervisor will maintain a safe and sanitary working environment in accordance with industry standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of kitchen management experience
Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

SERV Safe Food Handler certification (preferred)
Associate of Science degree or higher in Hospitality or Food Service Management

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage kitchen staff. Ensure training, provide input towards scheduling, and performance reviews
Ensure all kitchen staff are properly trained in, and are following all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently
Monitor and maintain adequate product inventory levels
Ensure that recipes and food preparation instructions are followed correctly
Monitor food quality and presentation
Ensure that all equipment is in good working order
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
Assist in menu planning and development
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with Loews Hotels standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with Loews Hotels standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with Loews Hotels information and changes
Complies with Loews Hotels uniform and grooming guidelines