Banquet Kitchen Supervisor

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant boutique hotel as a Banquet Kitchen Supervisor, leading the culinary team to ensure exceptional food quality and guest experiences. This full-time role involves staff supervision, training, and maintaining high standards in a dynamic hospitality environment. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree and a passion for food, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years high-volume kitchen experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure all food served meets quality and presentation standards.
• Assist in achieving financial targets without compromising food quality.

Skills

Food presentation

Quality control

Menu development

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Join us as a Banquet Kitchen Supervisor at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

We are looking for a dedicated Banquet Kitchen Supervisor to lead our culinary team. This role involves overseeing food quality, staff supervision, and ensuring excellent guest experiences in a vibrant, boutique hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff; assign work; evaluate performance; and mentor team members in collaboration with the Chef.
• Ensure all food served meets quality and presentation standards.
• Conduct daily line-ups, training sessions, and team meetings to uphold service standards and empower staff.
• Support the Chef in training staff to ensure prompt meal preparation, aiming to execute all tickets efficiently.
• Assist in achieving financial targets without compromising food quality or service standards, and communicate issues to management promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in all kitchen areas.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a minimum of 2 years of high-volume kitchen experience.
• Expertise in food presentation, quality, and menu development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Passion for food and creating personalized guest experiences.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handler Certificate (if applicable).

Additional Information

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitality