Culinary Supervisor: High-Impact Kitchen Leadership

Clear Destination Inc.; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality invites you to join Hotel Citrine, a Tribute Portfolio property in Palo Alto, as Kitchen Supervisor. You will lead back‑of‑house operations, drive culinary excellence, and ensure cleanliness and safety across all shifts.

Ideal candidates bring solid kitchen leadership in fast‑paced environments, hands‑on cooking, knife skills, and a commitment to staff development. You’ll coach cooks, optimize station setup, and uphold discipline, teamwork, and high standards to delight guests.

Qualifications

• Solid culinary background with professional kitchen experience.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens.
• Leads a team with hands-on involvement.
• Excellent knife skills and station management.
• Under pressure, stays calm and adapts quickly.
• Shows initiative and consistency in quality.
• Values discipline, training, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support kitchen line operations for excellence, consistency, and cleanliness across all shifts.
• Assist with preparation, cooking, and presentation of various dishes using diverse techniques—roasting, baking, sautéing, and more.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensure smooth communication, and uphold a professional, respectful work culture.
• Monitor food safety and sanitation practices including temperature control, storage, and rotation.
• Train and mentor cooks and prep staff, reinforcing high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Manage station setup, and daily kitchen operations to ensure readiness and precision.
• Minimize food waste and help manage food cost and inventory controls.

Skills

Leadership

Knife skills

Kitchen organization

Recipe execution

Calm under pressure

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

Coury Hospitality invites you to join Hotel Citrine, a Tribute Portfolio property in Palo Alto, as Kitchen Supervisor. You will lead back‑of‑house operations, drive culinary excellence, and ensure cleanliness and safety across all shifts.

Ideal candidates bring solid kitchen leadership in fast‑paced environments, hands‑on cooking, knife skills, and a commitment to staff development. You’ll coach cooks, optimize station setup, and uphold discipline, teamwork, and high standards to delight guests.