The Kitchen Manager / Culinary Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting the daily operations of the Food & Beverage Department, ensuring the consistent production of high-quality culinary offerings that meet and exceed guest expectations. This role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with operational oversight, team development, and financial awareness to drive exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction.
This individual possesses a strong understanding of hotel kitchen operations and demonstrates the ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Kitchen Manager / Culinary Supervisor supervises hourly culinary colleagues, supports restaurant and market operations, and assumes department responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary & Operational Leadership
- Produceand oversee consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation ina timely manner.
- Superviseand support hourly cooks and culinary colleagues.
- Assumedepartment leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef.
- Supportand manage the Lobby Restaurant and Market in partnership with the Food& Beverage Director and other hotel departments.
- Coordinateand support special events, holiday functions, and outlet promotions.
- Maintaina high-energy, positive, and professional presence within the department.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead,coach, and motivate the culinary team to achieve exceptional guest serviceand colleague satisfaction results.
- Supporteffective hiring, training, inclusion, development, promotion, andcontinuous reinforcement of standards.
- Demonstratestrong communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Fostercolleague engagement and a collaborative team culture.
Financial & Administrative Responsibilities
- Assistin monitoring payroll costs and overtime.
- Demonstratea basic understanding of cost control and revenue enhancement strategies.
- Supportand recommend budgets, marketing plans, and departmental objectives;manage within approved plans.
- Implementcreative strategies for revenue growth and cost containment.
Guest Experience & Service Excellence
- Demonstratea genuine desire to satisfy guests and create memorable experiences.
- Consistentlymodel engaging behavior, identify opportunities for improvement, and buildguest loyalty.
- Takepersonal pride in delivering exceptional service standards.
Requirements
- Education and Experience: A 4-year hospitality or restaurant management degree.
- Minimumof three years of previous line experience preferred.
- Strongknowledge of basic cooking techniques and ability to perform allfundamental cooking skills.
- Effectivecommunication and Proficient English speaking/reading/writing skills
- Abilityto work independently at a high level with minimal supervision.
- Basiccomputer skills required.
- Abilityto stand for extended periods of time.
- Mustbe able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings,weekends, and holidays.
- Due to visa restrictions, at the moment we are only accepting candidates from Mexico and Canada.The limitation to Mexican and Canadian nationals is a legal requirement tied to the specifics of the TN visa, not a preference of the employer.
Benefits
- 1 week of accommodation at the hotel.
- $50,000 USD annual gross salary ($24 USD x hour)
- $1,500 USD relocation bonus (including TN visa fees).
- 10 days of vacation during the first year.
- Up to 72 hours of PTO
- Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights.
- Complimentary meals in the colleague Cafe for every shift worked.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- 401K retirement savings plan and company match.