Kitchen Supervisor

CoralTree Hospitality • Orlando, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Aloft Lake Nona seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to assist in leading the daily operations of the restaurant culinary team. The role plans, prepares, sets up, and provides quality food-production service for menu items and specials in designated outlets, following standards and plating guides. It maintains the organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment, works the line, and helps oversee and lead line cooks, stewards, and other kitchen support roles. Responsibilities cover food preparation for the restaurant, lounge, and support areas. The position reports to the chef de cuisine and executive sous chef and serves Tempo+Grace and WXYZ Bar.

Requirements

• Three years of experience as a Line Cook at a quality hotel or restaurant.
• Food handlers’ certificate.
• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Fluency in verbal and non-verbal English.
• Ability to compute basic arithmetic, comprehend and follow recipes, and expand or condense recipes.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment; follow directions; understand guest service needs; work cohesively with coworkers; and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exert physical effort transporting 50 pounds, endure varied physical movements throughout work areas, and remain stationary for 4 to 6 hours during a work shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
• Know the correct maintenance and use of equipment.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, maintain positive guest relations, and resolve complaints to ensure satisfaction.
• Monitor cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Meet with chefs to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information relevant to job performance.
• Complete opening duties, including checking production schedules and pars, prioritizing items, informing chefs about supply needs, transporting and stocking supplies, and beginning prep work.
• Organize prep items from different areas so they are ready for service, and continue preparation for the next meal service after the meal period.
• Check that workstation POS printers are in working order and ready for service.
• Prepare menu items according to recipes and yield guides.
• Inform front-of-house staff about unavailable items and available specials during meal periods.
• Communicate assistance needs to the Chef on Duty during busy periods.
• Maintain food storage procedures according to Health Department and hotel requirements.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to meet forecasted food costs.
• Transport dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station and direct and assist stewards with cleanup.
• Complete closing duties, including storing, wrapping, covering, labeling, and dating food; organizing storage; cleaning work areas and equipment; returning utensils and equipment; turning off equipment; and restocking depleted items.
• Review work status and required follow-up with chefs before leaving.
• Assist with scheduled inventories and plating banquet hot meals as assigned.
• Follow maintenance programs and cleaning schedules; perform duties in other kitchen areas as assigned; and attend designated meetings.
• Uphold company values and serve as an example to others.
• Make optimal use of financial resources.
• Participate in ongoing training and encourage team members’ personal development.
• Continuously evaluate and improve operations and contribute to the culinary department’s development and vision.

Benefits

• Team Member Travel Program with complimentary and discounted stays at CoralTree Hospitality properties.
• Unlimited discounted rates for friends and family.
• Pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Team member discounts from travel, entertainment, and retail brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed