Chef de Partie (Kitchen Supervisor) For Upscale Dining - Lucy's Restaurant

Lucy's Eatery; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Heart of House fee

Team culture

Job summary

Lucy’s Eatery in Auburn, AL seeks a Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor to lead a busy line, own a station, and mentor line staff. You’ll ensure every dish leaves the pass with consistency, creativity, and heart, while supporting a leadership-driven culin ary team.

You’ll collaborate with the Sous Chefs to uphold Lucy’s reputation for quality, hospitality, and seasonal, locally sourced dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a culinary leadership role (Chef de Partie, Lead Line Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and prep techniques.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Manager-level food handling certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise line cooks to keep operations smooth and efficient.
• Execute menu items with precision, passion, and consistency.
• Maintain food quality and sanitation standards that exceed expectations.
• Ensure stations are fully prepped and ready for high-volume service.
• Monitor food safety practices, temperature logs and health codes.
• Collaborate daily with Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef on production, specials, and events.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and positive vibes in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Education

Food handling certification

Job description

Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor Job Listing

Position: Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time | $19-$21/hr (Based on Experience + Heart of House fee) Minimum 32 hours per week

Location: Lucy's, Auburn, Alabama

About Lucy's: https://www.instagram.com/eatatlucys/

Opened in 2018 and proudly named #1 Restaurant in Auburn, AL by TripAdvisor, Lucy's is a modern American neighborhood eatery with California-inspired flair. We're all about seasonal, locally sourced dishes, shared plates, award-winning cocktails, and a killer wine list with wine on tap. At Lucy's, we live and breathe our mantra: GOOD VIBES ONLY. We believe our team members are our most important asset, and we're passionate about creating an environment where talent thrives and careers grow.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor to join our leadership-driven culinary team. In this role, you'll own a kitchen station and lead line staff with excellence, ensuring every dish leaves the pass with consistency, creativity, and heart. You'll be an essential link between our Sous Chefs and the kitchen team, helping us maintain Lucy's reputation for outstanding quality, innovation, and hospitality.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise line cooks while keeping operations smooth and efficient
• Execute menu items with precision, passion, and consistency
• Maintain food quality and sanitation standards that exceed expectations
• Ensure stations are fully prepped and ready for high-volume service
• Monitor food safety practices, maintain temperature logs, and enforce health codes
• Collaborate daily with the Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef on production needs, specials, and events
• Foster a culture of teamwork, positivity, and good vibes only in the kitchen

What We're Looking For

• Passion & fire in your belly for cooking and leadership
• 2+ years of experience in a culinary leadership role (Chef de Partie, Lead Line Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor)
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and preparation techniques
• The ability to stay cool under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Manager-level food handling certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Physical endurance and mobility for a hands-on, high-energy kitchen role

Why Join Lucy's?

• Competitive pay: $19-$21/hr based on experience + 3% Heart of House fee
• A creative, collaborative kitchen culture that values your input
• Opportunity to grow with a restaurant that's already a local favorite and making waves in the culinary scene
• Work in an environment that celebrates food, people, and good vibes