Skywalker is seeking a talented and experienced Kitchen Supervisor to join our team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for a variety of unique events. The Kitchen Supervisor will play a crucial role in menu development, demonstrating creativity and innovation while collaborating with our culinary team.
The ideal candidate will be resourceful and capable of effectively managing service for quickly-paced lunch service for up to 150 guests. Flexibility is essential, as the Kitchen Supervisor will create fast-paced, quality meals for staff and guests. There will be times that this position will help support the banquet team for events of up to 500 ppl.
This role requires a cross-functional culinary expert with hands-on knowledge across various cuisines. The Kitchen Supervisor will actively participate in food preparation and presentation, consistently striving to elevate the quality and artistry of our offerings.
Core Work Duties:
- Establish and oversee service offerings for daily lunch services.
- Lead production, food safety, menu development, costing, and recipe testing,, while accommodating dietary requests and restrictions.
- Utilize interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and support kitchen team members.
- Train kitchen associates on cooking fundamentals and plate presentation.
- Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging mutual trust and respect.
- Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure fair treatment of employees and address concerns through an open-door policy.
- Assist in identifying staffing needs and fill gaps as necessary
- Engage with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service, addressing any issues or complaints promptly.
- Communicate safety procedures and ensure adherence to food handling and sanitation standards; oversee employee certifications in these areas.
- Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met, and determine appropriate presentation and decorative displays
- maintain purchasing and food storage standards.
- Prepare and cook a variety of foods for both regular service and special functions, demonstrating a commitment to superior quality and flavor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education / Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of previous supervisory/management experience in a kitchen.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in coaching staff and contractors to achieve an environment of cooperation, service, teamwork, and trust.
Required Skills / Competencies:
- Demonstrated positive, strong customer service interest, skills, and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team.
- High level of flexibility, and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work extended hours, nighttime and weekends.
- This level of position requires a professional tone, attitude, and the utmost level of confidentiality.
- Financial discipline achieving cost-efficiency and working within established budgets are required.
- Impeccable integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Extremely well organized with excellent time management and follow-up skills.
- Strong business acumen and excellent judgment regarding priorities.
- Highly attentive to details.
- Self-motivated individual with high initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work well independently.
- Willing to pitch in and assist employees as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Mature and polished professional with an upbeat, client-service-oriented demeanor.
- Comfortable interfacing discreetly with senior-level executives, political figures, and individuals with high net worth.
Technical Skills:
- Scheduling/Calendaring
- MS Office Suite
Physical Requirements:
- Move, lift carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision with Generous Cost Sharing
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Policy
- Flexible Spending Account
- Aflac short term disability options
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Care with Urbansitter membership
- Generous PTO Policy
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement
- Yearly Performance Review
- Discretionary Bonus Opportunities
- Coaching programs
