Creative Kitchen Leader: Craft Personal Guest Experiences

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Seattle is seeking a kitchen supervisor to oversee food preparation, maintain full kitchen inventory, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure timely, high-quality plates, and foster relationships with guests to encourage return visits.

Your role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and collaboration with the culinary and service teams to achieve excellence in a fast-paced hotel restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in a similar or supportive role.
• 2 or 4 year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and lead a team while managing multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitization and safety regulations.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Supervise food prep and cooking; maintain inventory and safety standards.
• Ensure plates are cooked and served; advocate for the restaurant.
• Develop relationships with guests to encourage repeat visits.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; direct work and address performance.
• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness and train staff on standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

MS Office

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Seattle is seeking a kitchen supervisor to oversee food preparation, maintain full kitchen inventory, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure timely, high-quality plates, and foster relationships with guests to encourage return visits.

Your role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and collaboration with the culinary and service teams to achieve excellence in a fast-paced hotel restaurant environment.