Dynamic Kitchen Leader: Elevate Service

CoralTree Hospitality Group; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo, located at Town and Country Resort in San Diego, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead from the pass and keep service moving while upholding Arlo's California cuisine standards. You'll mentor a diverse culinary team, coach for performance, ensure recipes, portions, and presentation meet our quality guidelines, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen during busy service.

Join a vibrant resort program within CoralTree Hospitality Group and help create memorable guest experiences through strong

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Previous lead, supervisor, or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to read and execute recipes consistently.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Food Handler certification as required by California law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the culinary team during daily kitchen operations and service.
• Lead by example with strong cooking skills, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Ensure food is prepared according to Arlo's recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, temperatures, and proper handling throughout the shift.
• Coordinate kitchen production and timing with the culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with opening, closing, prep, service, and kitchen organization.
• Assign stations and responsibilities based on business levels and team member strengths.
• Coach, train, and develop team members while providing real-time feedback.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and resort standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or product concerns to culinary leadership.
• Assist with receiving, storage, labeling, rotation, and proper handling of food products.
• Help control food costs through proper portioning, product utilization, and waste reduction.
• Address service issues quickly and professionally and communicate operational concerns to leadership.
• Support special events, banquets, and other resort culinary operations as needed.
• Maintain a calm, organized approach during high-volume service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cooking techniques

Food preparation

Portion control

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Coaching

Organization

Hospitality passion

Job description

Arlo, located at Town and Country Resort in San Diego, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead from the pass and keep service moving while upholding Arlo's California cuisine standards. You'll mentor a diverse culinary team, coach for performance, ensure recipes, portions, and presentation meet our quality guidelines, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen during busy service.

Join a vibrant resort program within CoralTree Hospitality Group and help create memorable guest experiences through strong