Culinary Team Lead: Kitchen Ops, Training & Inventory

Universal Studios; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Kids Resort is seeking a seasoned culinary supervisor to lead line cooks and senior cooks across designated locations. You will ensure adherence to recipes, portions, and presentation while performing cook duties as needed and training new team members.

You will manage inventory, budgeting-related tasks, and scheduling to optimize labor and waste, while upholding safety and HACCP compliance in a dynamic resort environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a flexible and varying schedule based on business demands.
• Professional Food Managers certification is required.
• 3+ years of food and beverage experience; Senior/Line Cook experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff and manage workflow.
• Adherence to HACCP and food safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the line cooks and senior cooks across designated locations.
• Ensure meals align with recipes, portion specs, and presentation standards.
• Perform cook duties when needed and train new team members.
• Oversee inventory, variances, reconciliation, and par-level based ordering.
• Support scheduling, labor optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety across the venue.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Cross training

Guest recovery

Education

Chef’s Apprentice preferred

Job description

Universal Kids Resort is seeking a seasoned culinary supervisor to lead line cooks and senior cooks across designated locations. You will ensure adherence to recipes, portions, and presentation while performing cook duties as needed and training new team members.

You will manage inventory, budgeting-related tasks, and scheduling to optimize labor and waste, while upholding safety and HACCP compliance in a dynamic resort environment.