Kitchen Supervisor

Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for leading and maintaining smooth operation of all kitchen shifts.  He/she will partner with the cafe management team to train, coach and evaluate BOH operations, ensuring that the cafe is in adherence with company policies, specs and procedures.

• High School Diploma or a degree or certificate in Catering, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts.

• 4 years of experience in a kitchen environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior cook role.

• Proven knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Must be familiar with inventory management, stock rotation (FIFO), and menu planning.

• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite may be required for administrative tasks. 

1. Perform opening & closing duties for the kitchen

2. Oversee shift-by-shift labor to achieve a cost-effective balance for smooth operation of the cafe

3. Monitor food cost using established methods to meet goals

4. Evaluate condition of equipment and conduct routine maintenance inspections to ensure smooth operation/

5. Ensure that assigned cleaning duties are completed by all staff prior to checking out after each shift

6. Inspect and taste food to ensure freshness, flavor, recipe adherence and temperature (including line checks every shift)

7. Train new staff members and coach all staff members to adhere to Hard Rock food quality and service standards

8. Train and validate new staff members according to company training standards

9. Perform shift expo duties (inside & outside) to ensure food is prepared according to spec and served in a timely manner

10. Perform employee task such as preparation of all recipes to ensure quality of the product

11. Maintain a safe environment for staff and guests, adhering to Hard Rock safety measures and checklists

12. Ensure employees follow safety, sanitation and security procedures etc.