Kitchen Supervisor - 1

Calif Chicken Cafe • El Segundo, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Supervisor will oversee and supervise all opening/closing back kitchen operations, ensuring recipe compliance and effective back kitchen staff management. This role is crucial for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and freshness. The supervisor will coordinate with the General Manager on scheduling, manage inventory pars, and ensure all food products meet strict quality guidelines. Responsibilities include food preparation, proper storage and labeling, coordinating catering orders, stocking supplies, and overseeing the opening and closing procedures of the restaurant. The role also involves performing various restaurant duties as needed, inspecting dishwashing areas, completing administrative tasks, reporting equipment issues, and potentially traveling for training or to other locations. A strong emphasis is placed on work safety, food safety, and planning, including assigning tasks, ensuring staff compliance with safety procedures, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, and fostering a positive work atmosphere. The supervisor will report to the General Manager, participate in team meetings, and be responsible for motivating, training, developing, and recruiting back kitchen staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• 2+ years of previous work experience in a high-volume quick service restaurant
• 1+ years of back kitchen and food preparation experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience leading a team
• Able to understand and speak basic English
• Proficient in the following restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, and restaurant safety
• CA ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certified required for opening Kitchen Supervisor only. Closing Kitchen Supervisor is required to uphold a valid CA Food Handlers Card
• Able to complete tasks on or before set deadline.
• Passionate about food and hospitality
• Basic computer knowledge
• Possess basic math skills
• Able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Able to work well with others, set an exemplary example of leadership and respectful communication.
• Friendly, upbeat, and cooperative
• Must enjoy and succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to transfer to another California Chicken Café location within a 50-mile radius
• Fully documented to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of back kitchen and food preparation experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise opening/closing back kitchen staff members to ensure compliance with restaurant policies and procedures.
• Set inventory pars to maximize freshness and food preparation efficiency.
• Coordinate with the General Manager on scheduling needs for opening shifts.
• Ensure all food products are of the highest & freshest quality.
• Know all menu items, ingredients, recipes, and food preparation methods.
• Use manual or electronic appliances to prep and process food.
• Store and label foods according to Health Department regulations and company policy.
• Read, comprehend, and execute recipes.
• Coordinate catering orders with supervisors.
• Stock restaurant supplies.
• Control food quality and consistency.
• Oversee and/or place restaurant supplies orders including produce, pita, and chicken orders.
• Responsible for opening/closing the restaurant and acting as a keyholder.
• Perform restaurant duties: make food tickets, work the chicken station, wrap station, front line, and in the back kitchen when necessary.
• Inspect dishwashing areas and ensure dishwashers follow procedures.
• Perform required administrative duties and fill out back kitchen operations checklists.
• Inform the General Manager of any broken or damaged equipment.
• Communicate with upper management on various projects.
• Make suggestions for improving the overall restaurant operation.
• Travel to training events and/or other restaurant locations.
• Assign, distribute, and coordinate the completion of all food preparation using production schedules.
• Ensure work safety by ensuring staff members comply with all safety procedures.
• Ensure food safety by completing tasks such as taking food temperatures and maintaining safe food handling practices.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary restaurant.
• Maintain a positive and friendly work environment.
• Clean and sanitize work area.
• Report to the General Manager on a frequent basis to discuss back kitchen operations.
• Participate in weekly meetings with all Supervisors.
• Motivate, train, and develop staff members in specific job functions.
• Coach and counsel staff members on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for recruiting and interviewing back kitchen applicants.
• Manage back staff member breaks.
• Handle & report specified HR related situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED