Kitchen Captain and Culinary Lead on the Line

Lodging Dynamics; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lodging Dynamics seeks a Culinary Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations on the line, cooking alongside teammates and ensuring brand standards and quality. This hands-on role emphasizes training, coaching, and team development to maintain a high-performing kitchen environment.

You will supervise line cooks, monitor food preparation, manage inventory, and uphold safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• A minimum two (2) years of experience in related field required.
• A minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience in related field required.

Responsabilités

• Actively work scheduled shifts on the line, preparing, cooking, and plating food in accordance with hotel standards.
• Supervise and support daily kitchen operations while working side-by-side with culinary team members.
• Lead, coach, and motivate line cooks and kitchen staff during service.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to hotel and brand standards.
• Maintain strict compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards, including local and state regulations.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new culinary team members through hands-on guidance.
• Monitor food quality and consistency during service, ensuring all items meet expectations before leaving the kitchen.
• Support inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food products.
• Participate in inventory counts and ensure accurate tracking of supplies.
• Minimize waste and support cost control initiatives.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and rotation of food items (FIFO).
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Assist with scheduling and shift coverage as needed.
• Address and resolve team member or operational issues in a timely and professional manner.

Connaissances

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Training & Mentoring

Communication

Time Management

Quality Assurance

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Description du poste

Lodging Dynamics seeks a Culinary Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations on the line, cooking alongside teammates and ensuring brand standards and quality. This hands-on role emphasizes training, coaching, and team development to maintain a high-performing kitchen environment.

You will supervise line cooks, monitor food preparation, manage inventory, and uphold safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.