Kitchen Supervisor

Sawmill Market•Albuquerque, NM

5d•$42,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sawmill Market brings people together through food, hospitality, and a strong sense of place. We’re looking for a Kitchen Supervisor who enjoys being in the middle of service: preparing great food, guiding a team, and keeping every shift moving. In this role, you’ll lead the daily rhythm of an assigned kitchen at Sawmill Market. You’ll work alongside the team, coach cooks, organize prep, and help ensure guests receive consistently excellent food, even when the market is at its busiest.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Previous professional kitchen experience required.
Flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand, stoop, bend for extended periods and lift up to 30+ pounds.
Ability to lead a kitchen team while remaining actively involved in food preparation and service.
Ability to follow recipes, monitor portions, and use basic inventory and cost-control practices.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a kitchen lead, shift lead, or supervisor preferred.
Experience in a high-volume restaurant, food hall, or similar setting preferred.
Food safety certification preferred, or willingness to obtain required certification.

Responsibilities

Lead kitchen setup, prep, service, and closing to keep the team organized and ready for each shift.
Prepare food and support stations during busy periods while maintaining recipe, presentation, and portion standards.
Assign work, coach team members, and help train new hires on kitchen procedures and expectations.
Monitor food quality and ticket flow; address issues promptly and communicate service needs with front-of-house partners.
Follow and reinforce food handling, sanitation, allergen awareness, and workplace safety procedures.
Monitor product levels, support ordering and receiving, and rotate and store ingredients properly.
Help control waste and food costs through accurate prep, portioning, and inventory practices.
Maintain clean, stocked, and properly functioning work areas; report equipment or maintenance concerns.
Create and maintain the kitchen schedule and accurately enter scheduling information into the company’s payroll software.