BOH Supervisor: Growth Path to Kitchen Leadership

Santa Monica Seafood; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Premium benefits

Great training & internal promotions

Generous dining discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Water Grill in Southern California is seeking a Back of House Supervisor to support the kitchen team, with responsibilities spanning receiving, storage, prep, quality control, and expediting. This role offers hands-on cooking, growth toward management training, and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring food standards and timely service, while contributing to a friendly team culture and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school graduate; some college preferred.
• Previous supervisor experience required.
• 2 years of kitchen/cook experience.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of menu items, pricing and quality standards.
• Ability to stay focused under frequent interruptions and stress.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily receiving, storage and preparation of all food products.
• Records waste and performs nightly protein counts.
• Counts weekly inventory with KM/EKM support.
• Ensures recipes, preparation and quality meet standards.
• Maintains timing standards during production.
• Inspects dishes for quality before serving to guests.
• Ensures health/safety compliance and proper storage.
• Cooks as needed to support workflow.
• Communicates with manager on duty for business decisions.
• Completes opening or closing duties and adheres to cleaning schedules.
• Notifies management of shift activities and maintenance needs.

Skills

Age 21+

High school diploma

Supervisor experience

Kitchen/cook experience

English communication

Basic math

Menu knowledge

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma, some college

Job description

Water Grill in Southern California is seeking a Back of House Supervisor to support the kitchen team, with responsibilities spanning receiving, storage, prep, quality control, and expediting. This role offers hands-on cooking, growth toward management training, and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring food standards and timely service, while contributing to a friendly team culture and guest satisfaction.