Culinary Test Kitchen Supervisor

Inspire•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Culinary Test Kitchen Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operations and upkeep of the 2nd-floor Test Kitchen and 12th-floor Beverage Kitchen at 3 Glenlake. This individual-contributor role coordinates maintenance, equipment monitoring, culinary project support, inventory, shipping and receiving, scheduling, kitchen logistics, and event support across both kitchens. The role also processes invoices, manages the assigned G&A budget, provides day-to-day operational direction to two contract employees, and supports compliance with safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.

Requirements

High school degree or technical certifications.
Four years of experience in a food service or hospitality environment.
Strong operational coordination, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from IET members to hourly team members.
Attentive, self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Technically inclined and comfortable using tools and troubleshooting equipment.
Strong understanding of restaurant operations and back-of-house workflows.
Strong event coordination and logistical support skills across multiple spaces and stakeholder groups.
Ability to process invoices and accurately manage an assigned G&A budget.
Ability to provide clear day-to-day work direction and operational oversight to contract employees without formal direct-report authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to maintain accurate schedules, inventories, work orders, service records, and budget documentation.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
Valid driver’s license.
ServSafe certification.
Must have a reliable vehicle for local business usage.

Responsibilities

Coordinate repairs and maintenance for kitchen equipment and verify that equipment is in good working order and meets Inspire Brands standards.
Schedule and track monthly, quarterly, and annual preventive maintenance for test kitchen equipment.
Coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory control for deliveries supporting Inspire Brands culinary teams.
Maintain the test kitchen schedule and coordinate time and space for product development, photo shoots, and video shoots.
Serve as the primary contact for culinary and event requests, resolving routine issues and escalating matters when needed.
Administer workflow and work-order processes and develop, implement, and monitor tools such as checklists and work-order databases.
Maintain the inventory, cleanliness, and organization of dry goods, smallwares, refrigerators, and freezers.
Coordinate storage-area cleanouts with culinary team members and conduct quarterly cleanouts of test kitchen pantries, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
Procure cooking equipment and supplies in accordance with approved processes.
Process invoices and prepare expense reports for the kitchens, related events, and second-floor amenity purchases.
Manage the assigned G&A budget by tracking commitments and spending, reconciling expenses, identifying variances, and providing routine updates to the appropriate leader.
Maintain the event calendar and coordinate event requests, spaces, vendors, porters, equipment, and other logistics for both kitchens.
Coordinate setup, on-site support, and breakdown for showings, events, demonstrations, dinners, and other activities.
Support after-hours kitchen events as needed.
Provide day-to-day work direction and operational oversight for two contract employees, including coordinating schedules and priorities, monitoring service delivery, and addressing or escalating performance and staffing issues through the appropriate contract partner.
Communicate and administer established test kitchen rules and procedures, address routine compliance issues, and escalate exceptions as needed.
Support compliance with EcoSure audits and microbiological testing requirements.
Coordinate and verify daily, weekly, and monthly test kitchen cleaning.
Coordinate porter requests for test kitchen operations and large events.
Coordinate vendor and supplier equipment setup, breakdown, removal, and exit plans.
Serve as the day-to-day vendor liaison for equipment, amenity, and test kitchen service repairs and maintenance; maintain vendor records, track service schedules, and coordinate completion.