Hotel Kitchen Lead & Culinary Team Coach

Westin Reston; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Free parking

Monthly town halls

Job summary

Westin Reston Heights is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to assist the Executive Chef with planning and managing daily kitchen operations. The role emphasizes quality, consistency and compliance with policies while achieving financial goals.

The ideal candidate has post‑high school culinary education and 3–4 years of related kitchen experience, preferably in a hotel setting. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership abilities are required.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating meals.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control and portioning.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing kitchen operations to meet quality standards.
• Supervise production, preparation and presentation of all hotel foods.
• Oversee staffing, training and performance reviews in the kitchen.
• Monitor sanitation, labor and food costs to meet budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Food safety

Time management

Education

Post-high-school culinary education

Job description

Westin Reston Heights is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to assist the Executive Chef with planning and managing daily kitchen operations. The role emphasizes quality, consistency and compliance with policies while achieving financial goals.

The ideal candidate has post‑high school culinary education and 3–4 years of related kitchen experience, preferably in a hotel setting. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success.