Kitchen Supervisor

OLIVER HOSPITALITY PAYROLL, LLC•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Supervisor will lead, train, and support the kitchen team to maintain strong performance and morale. This role involves helping to develop staff through coaching, guidance, and daily leadership. The primary focus will be overseeing breakfast operations, with assistance needed for night shifts. Key responsibilities include ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation, collaborating on menu development and cost-effective planning, and maintaining all food safety, sanitation, and health standards. The supervisor will also manage daily kitchen operations, handle issues professionally, and work closely with management and the Expo team to ensure efficient service. Additionally, this role may involve assisting with catering, buyouts, and special events, and maintaining necessary records.

Requirements

Lead by example with professionalism, urgency, and accountability.
Maintain high food quality every shift.
Keep labor and food costs under control.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are always followed.
Create a positive, respectful, and team-focused kitchen culture.
Communicate clearly with management and front-of-house staff.
Be dependable, flexible, and solution oriented.
Stay calm and perform well in a fast-paced environment.
Uphold the standards of Oliver Royale.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and support the kitchen team to maintain strong performance and morale.
Develop staff through coaching, guidance, and daily leadership.
Oversee breakfast operations and assist with night shifts when needed.
Ensure all food is prepared with quality, consistency, and proper presentation.
Work with Chef and management on menu ideas, specials, and cost-effective planning.
Check food quality, ingredients, and finished dishes before service.
Maintain all food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, safe, and fully stocked.
Ensure staff follow safety procedures and kitchen standards.
Help control food cost by reducing waste, proper portioning, and smart ordering.
Manage daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and timely service.
Handle kitchen issues, staff concerns, and service delays professionally.
Work closely with the restaurant manager and Expo team to keep service efficient.
Help plan and execute catering, buyouts, and special events when needed.
Keep records for inventory, staff performance, and compliance when necessary.