Coastal Italian Kitchen Lead — High-Volume Culinary Mastery

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for Barchetta, a coastal Italian chophouse overlooking Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway. You will oversee culinary operations, train staff, and uphold Omni standards for quality and safety.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage high-volume food preparation while maintaining exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Previous kitchen supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven culinary skills and ability to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
• Ability to train staff to produce high volumes while maintaining Omni standards.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop kitchen staff; enforce safety and sanitation.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and presentation.
• Oversee daily food prep and station stock/rotation.
• Work with wait staff to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure quality, portion control, and proper plate presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and health standard compliance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen supervision

Staff development

Training staff

Batch cooking

Communication

Mathematical skills

Creativity

Sanitation knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for Barchetta, a coastal Italian chophouse overlooking Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway. You will oversee culinary operations, train staff, and uphold Omni standards for quality and safety.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage high-volume food preparation while maintaining exceptional guest experience.