Culinary Supervisor: Lead Kitchen Ops & Events

Compass Group USA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages) andEV

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA Levy Restaurants is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to support leadership in daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and smooth event service.

You will lead, coach, and develop a team, enforce standardized recipes and sanitation policies, and uphold Levy standards across all events and services.

The role offers career growth within a national hospitality company and requires collaborative, guest-focused execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain sanitation standards, and ensure food quality.
• Lead, train, and coach team; ensure standards and events execution.
• Report progress to direct supervisors; uphold Levy standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily opening and closing procedures alongside team members.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cleaning, and event execution.
• Ensure all food items are prepared to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines, meeting production timelines and event requirements.
• Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Conduct and train team members on daily sanitation inspections across all active operational areas.
• Identify and report any safety or sanitation violations to direct supervisors.
• Ensure proper storage or disposal of excess food in accordance with safe food handling procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness during and after food preparation and events.
• Train team members on Levy core signatures, best practices, and operational standards.
• Provide coaching and feedback to support team growth and performance.
• Set clear goals for the team and support efforts to meet and exceed expectations.
• Accept feedback openly and work diligently to improve leadership skills and culinary expertise.
• Regularly report progress on tasks and team goals to direct supervisors
• Ensure Levy standards are consistently upheld at all events.
• Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as needed, while ensuring storerooms remain clean and organized.
• Facilitate production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required by leadership.
• Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, guests, clients, and leadership.

Job description

Compass Group USA Levy Restaurants is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to support leadership in daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and smooth event service.

You will lead, coach, and develop a team, enforce standardized recipes and sanitation policies, and uphold Levy standards across all events and services.

The role offers career growth within a national hospitality company and requires collaborative, guest-focused execution in a fast-paced environment.