NVO Kitchen Supervisor

Burning Man•Gerlach, NV

18h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Supervisor will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of kitchen duties and will be hands-on in the kitchen. This role will support the management of the kitchen staff and preparing meals. This is a temporary, full-time , Exempt role, based in Gerlach, NV running from April to August , 2026. The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 13th, 2026.

Requirements

Ability to adjust schedule seasonally to relocate and work in Gerlach, Nevada.
Worked in a kitchen and understands workflow, timing and overall kitchen stress.
Must have experience operating a fryer, flat top, convection oven, or traditional oven, as well as possess basic knowledge of knife skills.
Abide by the rules and codes of conduct described in the NVO Manager Manual, NVO Compass, Ranch Protocols, and the NVO Kitchen S.O.P.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man or is familiar with its culture.
Experience leading a team, including teaching, coaching, mentoring, educating, and redirecting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assign tasks as needed for successful completion of meal service, including but not limited to prepping, serving, cleaning.
Address crew issues, and interpersonal conflicts within the crew following the Burning Man Project conflict resolution and de-escalation process.
Appropriately give both affirming and constructive feedback to crew members.
Comply with TSA for proper waste removal.
Address logistical issues as they arise to ensure the completion of vital tasks, including assisting in meal preparation or service or obtaining supplies from Reno.
Contribute to food preparation, service, and cleanup duties as needed.
Ability to work on each station in the kitchen, including but not limited to dishwashing, prepping, cooking, serving, and cleaning.
Scale recipes and produce lists for shopping as needed.
Responsible for knowing crew counts and dietary needs and posting them in clearly visible locations in all kitchens daily; Ensured options are provided for all dietary needs.
Responsible for timing and portion control when present.
Assistance in organizing and planning food service for special events.
Assist the Kitchen Manager in creating menus, shopping lists, and meal prep lists.
Schedule crew as needed to accommodate meal service and crew time best off.
Submit receipts and expense reports to management.
Update all Kitchen documents weekly.
Deliver meals as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drives the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to assigned duties.
Takes a leadership role in the acculturation and training of staff.
Teaches live or e-learning classes, as requested.
Promotes a culture of teaching and learning throughout the community.
Mentors subordinates in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience that will allow them to advance in the organization.
Aids, encourages and inspires their team.
Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.
Represents Burning Man as a subject matter expert and culture-bearer, as requested.