Kitchen Supervisor

Peachtree Group Hospitality Management•Gulf Shores, AL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily kitchen operations while actively participating in food preparation, production, sanitation, and team support. This position ensures quality standards, food safety compliance, operational efficiency, and excellent service execution. The Kitchen Supervisor provides frontline leadership to kitchen staff and supports scheduling, training, inventory control, and maintaining established culinary standards. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2–3 years of kitchen or culinary experience required.
Knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation methods.
Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing business needs.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training or hospitality coursework preferred.
Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
Experience in hotel, resort, restaurant, healthcare, or high-volume food service environments preferred.
Basic computer and scheduling system skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily kitchen operations to ensure timely and efficient food preparation and service.
Assist with cooking, plating, preparation, and execution during service periods.
Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion standards.
Ensure all recipes and production standards are followed.
Coordinate workflow to maintain productivity and service expectations.
Provide day-to-day direction and support to kitchen team members.
Assist with training, onboarding, and coaching employees.
Monitor employee performance and reinforce operational expectations.
Support employee engagement and teamwork across shifts.
Communicate staffing needs and operational concerns to leadership.
Assist in assigning daily work responsibilities.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department, and workplace safety requirements.
Conduct routine inspections of kitchen cleanliness and equipment condition.
Enforce safe food handling practices and proper storage procedures.
Ensure adherence to company policies and emergency procedures.
Assist with ordering and inventory management.
Monitor food usage and support waste reduction initiatives.
Maintain proper storage and rotation practices (FIFO).
Report supply shortages and equipment concerns promptly.
Support scheduling and labor management efforts.
Assist with timekeeping accuracy and attendance tracking.
Complete required operational documentation and logs.
Participate in department meetings and operational planning.