Kitchen Supervisor

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Kitchen Supervisor supports daily kitchen operations by ensuring consistent food quality, efficient workflow, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. The role helps lead the culinary team, maintain operational excellence, and ensure a seamless guest dining experience. Leadership and attention to detail contribute to guest satisfaction, team performance, and kitchen efficiency.

The supervisor oversees food preparation and presentation, assists with cooking and plating during service as needed, and helps train, coach, and supervise kitchen staff. The role also supports scheduling and coordination, monitors inventory and ordering, maintains cleanliness and food-storage practices, and acts as lead when senior kitchen leadership is absent. A background check must be completed successfully before employment.

Requirements

• Previous kitchen or culinary experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented, hands-on leadership style.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain.
• Successful completion of a background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory, ordering, and kitchen operations.
• Culinary training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure food is prepared and presented to standards.
• Support food preparation, cooking, and plating during service as needed.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist in training, coaching, and supervising kitchen staff.
• Support scheduling, task assignments, and team coordination.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and stock management.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper food storage practices.
• Step in as lead in the absence of senior kitchen leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA available.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) with match.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid vacation and sick time.

What This Job Offers

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