Kitchen Supervisor (200 Park)

Great Performances•New York, NY

1d•$0 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Great Performances is seeking a hands-on, organized, and service-driven Kitchen Supervisor to support daily operations of its corporate venue kitchen at Skyline Lounge. The role supervises a small back-of-house team and ensures the consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality food for meetings, events, and daily food service while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards. Reporting to the General Manager and Corporate Chef de Cuisine, the Kitchen Supervisor coordinates daily kitchen workflow, oversees food quality and portion control, supports inventory and labor management, and fosters a professional, efficient, hospitality-focused work environment. The position includes made-to-order breakfast and lunch service, happy hours, catering events, and additional food services requested by the client. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with occasional overtime required. The location is Skyline Lounge at 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY. Base salary is $29.00 per hour.

Requirements

Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and proper food handling procedures.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications, including email, data entry, and inventory management systems.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Strong leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
Excellent organizational and inventory management abilities.
Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to high-quality food preparation and presentation.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per shift.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds as needed.
NYC Food Protection Certificate required.
Must be able to provide valid documentation of legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience in a food and beverage or hospitality environment is preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Familiarity with inventory management systems such as CaterXpert is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise and actively participate in preparation and execution of made-to-order breakfast and lunch service, happy hours, catering events, and other client-requested food services.
Oversee food preparation, plating, cleaning, and end-of-service breakdown procedures to support efficient kitchen operations.
Support café food preparation, production, and catering execution.
Maintain food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with New York City Department of Health food safety regulations and company standards.
Ensure the kitchen team follows appropriate food handling, storage, labeling, temperature-control, and sanitation practices.
Complete and maintain daily food temperature logs.
Oversee daily inventory operations, including ordering supplies, receiving deliveries, rotating stock, and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
Manage receiving, storage, and rotation of Grab & Go products ordered through CaterXpert (CXP), maintaining freshness, quality, and inventory accuracy.
Monitor and track food waste, maintain waste logs, and enter daily waste data into Microsoft Excel.
Communicate inventory levels, product needs, and waste reports to the General Manager, Corporate Chef de Cuisine, and commissary team.
Assist in developing and rotating made-to-order breakfast and lunch menus featuring seasonal ingredients, balanced nutrition, and client preferences.
Support menu planning and production for happy hours, catering events, and special client requests.
Collaborate with on-site teams to coordinate service and maintain food and service quality.
Address customer feedback professionally and communicate insights to management to support continuous improvement and guest experience.