Culinary Supervisor

BENCHMARK; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead a high-volume kitchen with a college-educated culinary background. You will be creative, hands-on, and passionate about teaching the culinary arts while guiding the team in menu development and cost control.

You will manage daily operations, ensure food safety, and uphold standards while collaborating with leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences across multiple outlets and events.

Qualifications

• Must have college graduate status in the culinary arts.
• Must be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays.
• Active Food handler's certification.
• Must know proper cooking temperatures for vegetables and proteins.
• Knowledge of health codes and food safety reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attract, retain, and motivate the best culinary talent.
• Take lead in daily ordering and par levels for all outlets and banquet operations.
• Perform any function within the culinary department.
• Conduct daily kitchen walk-throughs and implement improvements.
• Lead team meetings and communicate pertinent information.
• Assist Executive Chef with seasonal menu costing and implementation.

Skills

Cooking methods

High volume kitchen

Allergy knowledge

Food safety

Organizational skills

Leadership

Physical stamina

Long hours

Independent worker

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Calibrated thermometer

Job description

About Pyramid Global Hospitality

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

Job Overview

We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Kitchen Supervisor. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, respond in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoy being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.

Your Role

• Attract, retain, and motivate the best culinary talent
• Act in the absence of the executive chef to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, employee cafeteria and banquets
• Perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc)
• Conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed
• Conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information
• Attend weekly F&B meetings, BEO meetings, leadership meetings, monthly safety meeting and represent the culinary team
• Be the example that the culinary team follows
• Manage the finances of the department, analyze, and control costs and manage the budget to achieve a profitable operation
• Have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handle any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency
• Work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily
• Guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days service
• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of (seasonal) menus and special menus

Qualifications

• Be familiar with basic and advance cooking method
• Must be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays
• Have a 3+ years' experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen
• Must have basic allergy knowledge
• Must have full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures of all vegetables and proteins, must be able to provide cutting tools needed to perform job as well as a calibrated food grade thermometer
• Must have full knowledge of the state's health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report
• Active Food handler's certification
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality

Compensation

Compensation: $25 - $25

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.