Culinary Supervisor: Lead High-Volume Kitchens & Elevate

Sodexo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and advancement

Comprehensive benefits package

Shift meals / allowances

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor in Washington, D.C. to provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to culinary standards.

You will lead and coordinate staff while supporting senior chefs to meet production plans and service requirements. The role requires 2–4 years of culinary experience, lead kitchen experience, and relevant certifications such as ServSafe.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years culinary experience
• Lead cook or kitchen leadership experience preferred
• Food handler certification where applicable
• ServSafe Manager certification where applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations to ensure quality and safety.
• Coordinate culinary staff, monitor production schedules, and enforce recipes and portion controls.
• Direct workflow and support chefs in executing production plans and service requirements.
• Assist with onboarding and training of kitchen staff and ensure timely shift coverage.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Batch cooking

Event catering

Education

High School diploma / GED

Food safety certification

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor in Washington, D.C. to provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to culinary standards.

You will lead and coordinate staff while supporting senior chefs to meet production plans and service requirements. The role requires 2–4 years of culinary experience, lead kitchen experience, and relevant certifications such as ServSafe.