Commissary Supervisor

callyourmotherdeli; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Free staff meals

Job summary

Call Your Mother Deli is seeking a Commissary Supervisor for their Wicker Park location in Chicago. The role involves overseeing all aspects of commissary production, ensuring safety and quality standards, and leading a diverse team.

Ideal candidates will have management experience in food production, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for food. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) match, paid vacation, and a supportive culture focused on growth and development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a baker or prep cook in a food production space.
• 1+ year experience as a manager in a food production space.
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of commissary production.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation policies.
• Manage and monitor quality to minimize waste.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Flexibility in scheduling

Positive attitude

Job description

About the Company

At Call Your Mother we believe that great food is made even better with amazing service and having fun together. CYM is a neighborhood bagel shop and deli with locations in the DMV area, Colorado, Chicago, and Philadelphia on the way! We're looking for new team members with positive attitudes and an eagerness to learn who are as excited about good food & GOOD VIBES.

Position

We’re hiring a Commissary Supervisor at our Wicker Park location!

Role Overview

The Commissary Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of commissary production during their shifts. You’ll be a leader for your team, leading by example and holding all pastry team members accountable for their performance and product output through our core values (“VIBES”). You will work with other supervisors and managers to create an efficient work environment, and support our high operational standards by maintaining checklists, recipe specs, and other standardized tools. Willingness to work weekends and holidays is required.

Company Core Values & Expectations

• Vibrant – You are abundantly happy, fun, passionate, playful, and kind
• Integrity – Promotes individuality and respect, considerate of the brand as they seek to evolve it. Arrives to work every day ready to work hard.
• Belonging – Encourages teamwork and promotes an environment of succeeding together
• Energy – Leads with enthusiasm, positivity, encouragement, and confidence
• Seizing Opportunities – Takes initiative to grow and improve within the company

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of commissary production
• Ensure all team members are following safety, sanitation, and cleanliness policies to meet all government regulations
• Create a safe and fun working environment for all employees
• Be a voice of calm and confidence in high‑pressure situations and demonstrate leadership through adept problem‑solving
• Manage and monitor quality to minimize waste and continuously improve product quality
• Manage production schedule to support shop needs and timelines
• Share ideas, opinions, and suggestions to improve product quality and kitchen efficiency
• Maintain effective relationships with all commissary managers and team members
• Assist with managing team shifts in collaboration with other managers and supervisors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a baker or prep cook in a food production space
• 1+ year experience as a manager in a food production space
• Strong time‑management skills to deliver quality products on schedule
• Flexibility to proactively manage your schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and potential overnight shifts
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to motivate a diverse team in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to attract, develop, and retain high‑performing team members
• Positive attitude and passion for food
• A hands‑on management style and willingness to lead by example
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• Starting wage: $19/hour, plus tips for all positions. With tips, pay is likely to range from $23–25/hour.
• Exciting opportunities for growth and development! With CYM’s continued expansion, this role offers a strong foundation to grow your leadership skills and advance your career.
• Great people, real support, and incredible VIBES. We’re focused on a positive, people‑first culture where everyone feels they belong and is supported.
• Great benefits. Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full‑time staff averaging 30+ hours/week), 4% employer match 401(k), paid vacation, paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, free staff meals, free fitness and wellness classes, free English/Spanish classes and DuoLingo reimbursement, team‑building activities, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal opportunities to everyone who works for us and every applicant. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We enthusiastically celebrate the diversity of our team and believe that talent, passion, and experience are the only relevant criteria for considering new team members.