Kitchen Supervisor

O'Reilly Hospitality Management • Jonesboro, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC is hiring a Kitchen Supervisor for Luna Sports Grill in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The Kitchen Supervisor leads and develops food preparation staff and oversees kitchen operations, including cooking, food quality, inventory, staffing, sanitation, equipment maintenance, and adherence to recipes and service standards. The role collaborates on departmental budgets and expense plans, supports shift management in both the front and back of house, and contributes to team-member engagement and the company’s service, safety, wellness, sustainability, and community-focused programs.

Scheduling may vary and can include nights, weekends, and holidays. The position is primarily inside, in an environment protected from weather but potentially subject to temperature fluctuations. The role involves physical activity including standing, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, and moving kitchen items.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of kitchen operations experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or bar environment, or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of restaurant functions, including food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate team members and ensure food and service standards are met.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities under pressure and recommend solutions to restaurant problems.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to deliver results and maintain tact and diplomacy across diverse personality types.
• Professional demeanor and a neat, clean appearance.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds; bend, reach, and lift items weighing at least 40 pounds overhead; and transport food and utensils weighing up to 10 pounds. May occasionally need to lift more than 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, pinching, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor food preparation staff, including recruitment, hiring, coaching, development, evaluations, and progressive discipline.
• Collaborate on creating and managing departmental budgets and expense plans to maximize revenue and profits.
• Schedule supervised team members, maintaining adequate staffing levels while adhering to labor standards.
• Supervise cooking operations, including cooking methods, portioning, and garnishing.
• Plan meals and develop menus when needed.
• Manage safe alcohol-serving certifications and uphold applicable guidelines.
• Oversee and maintain appropriate product inventory levels.
• Schedule equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Follow company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs.
• Assist the management team with shift-management functions in both the front and back of house.
• Ensure recipe adherence and plating specifications.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards and a clean, safe working environment.
• Prepare food products using standardized techniques and recognize food quality and proper cooking temperatures.
• Support team-member recognition and engagement programs.
• Report for scheduled shifts on time and in uniform, and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Support O’Reach, Green Team, Guest Service, Team Member Satisfaction, Health & Wellness, and Safety initiatives and culture.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match; full-time and part-time team members are eligible.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Growth potential and career advancement.
• Hotel and restaurant travel perks and discounts.
• Earned wage access through DailyPay beginning on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree