Kitchen Supervisor - Ole Red Nashville Airport
About The Position
The Kitchen Supervisor keeps kitchen operations running smoothly and ensures dishes meet standards for quality, timing, and presentation. The role leads the kitchen line, supports the team, and maintains a clean, efficient kitchen suited to a high-volume venue. The Kitchen Supervisor oversees staff and daily operations, performs kitchen functions such as food preparation, sanitation, and receiving, and supports training in coordination with the Sous Chef. The role also coordinates with front-of-house teams and venue leadership to support smooth service, follows company policies and safety procedures, and promptly reports accidents, facility issues, and unsafe conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of kitchen experience across multiple stations in a high-volume kitchen.
- Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player and self-starter.
- Strong leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, development, and clearly communicating expectations.
- Ability to run all kitchen stations and expo.
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation procedures.
- Basic computer knowledge and skills.
- State Alcohol Education Card required upon hire.
- Certified Food Safety Manager certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Must meet requirements to receive an airport SIDA badge, including successful completion of a background check.
Responsibilities
- Supervise kitchen staff to ensure timely food production and quality and consistency with brand standards.
- Ensure performance meets operational expectations.
- Perform kitchen functions, including food preparation, sanitation, and receiving tasks.
- Lead daily operations, including task delegation, shift checklists, cleaning and temperature logs, kitchen opening and closing, and line support as needed.
- Motivate the kitchen team to meet exceptional standards and exceed guest expectations in support of culinary leadership's philosophy.
- Support kitchen staff training needs and work with the Sous Chef to document and track required training.
- Oversee elevated food preparation requirements, including accommodating dietary restrictions and food allergies in compliance with food safety standards.
- Foster effective communication with front-of-house teams and venue leadership to support seamless service and operational flow.
- Contribute to pre-shift meetings, focusing on performance improvement opportunities and venue success.
- Model company service basics.
- Communicate and uphold corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs.
- Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
