Culinary Supervisor - Lead Fast-Paced Event Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early wage access)

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Shopping Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA, operating Levy Restaurants at the University of St. Thomas, seeks a Culinary Supervisor to lead kitchen operations during university events.

You will guide the culinary team, ensure exceptional food quality, and collaborate with leadership to execute event-specific menus with strong adherence to safety standards. The role requires prior supervision experience, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in culinary supervision or kitchen management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must hold a ServSafe Food Handling Certification or willing to get one.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide culinary team during food preparation and service.
• Provide training, mentorship, and real-time feedback to team members.
• Monitor team schedules and adjust assignments to meet event demands.
• Oversee preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to quality and timing standards.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to execute event-specific menus.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and inventory management of food and supplies.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Conduct pre-event kitchen inspections for cleanliness and readiness.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Purchasing/Warehouse.
• Track food usage and waste for cost control and reporting.
• Act as liaison between culinary staff and other departments.
• Provide on-site leadership during events and manage operations flow.
• Prepare post-event reports detailing successes and improvements.
• Perform periodic safety inspections and implement Levy’s safety program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentorship

Education

ServSafe Food Handling Certification

Job description

Compass Group USA, operating Levy Restaurants at the University of St. Thomas, seeks a Culinary Supervisor to lead kitchen operations during university events.

You will guide the culinary team, ensure exceptional food quality, and collaborate with leadership to execute event-specific menus with strong adherence to safety standards. The role requires prior supervision experience, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain one.