Banquet Kitchen Supervisor

Windsor Court Hotel; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily banquet kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a dynamic team, manage prep, cooking, plating, inventory, and coordination with management on menu development, while maintaining high standards of presentation and taste.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes.
• Culinary background or relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Manage kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of ingredients and supplies.
• Enforce quality control measures to maintain high standards of food presentation and taste.
• Collaborate with management to develop menus and implement new culinary initiatives.
• Address and resolve any operational issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain a positive and productive work environment for all kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Pressure handling

Inventory management

Education

Culinary training or certifications

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Kitchen Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our banquet kitchen. This role is vital in ensuring that all kitchen activities run smoothly, efficiently, and in accordance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for culinary excellence, and the ability to manage a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• - Supervise daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain cleanliness standards.
• - Manage kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• - Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of ingredients and supplies.
• - Enforce quality control measures to maintain high standards of food presentation and taste.
• - Collaborate with management to develop menus and implement new culinary initiatives.
• - Address and resolve any operational issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
• - Maintain a positive and productive work environment for all kitchen staff.

Requirements

• - Proven experience in a kitchen supervisory or managerial role.
• - Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• - Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• - Ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• - Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes.
• - Culinary background or relevant certifications preferred.