Kitchen Lead: Elevate Dining Across Outlets

tmc-hospitality; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Drift Santa Barbara is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily culinary execution across our F&B outlets, Dusk & Dawn, in collaboration with the F&B Manager and Executive Chef. You’ll ensure the Drift standard—thoughtful, intentional, and rooted in place—pervades every plate.

This role requires 2+ years in a lead kitchen role, strong food safety knowledge, inventory oversight, and a Food Handler Certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory kitchen role.
• Strong food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Experience managing inventory and maintaining organization.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment.
• Food Handler Certification (required)

Responsibilities

• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Keep service organized, efficient, and on standard.
• Coach and train team members on recipes, execution, and cleanliness.
• Ensure consistent food preparation and presentation.
• Follow and enforce standardized recipes.
• Monitor ingredient quality and freshness.
• Accommodate special guest requests when appropriate.
• Manage ordering and inventory levels.
• Conduct product counts and monitor waste.
• Support food cost control initiatives.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Work alongside the Executive Chef on menu updates.
• Coordinate with the F&B Manager on daily execution.
• Support special events and hotel programming as needed.

Skills

Lead kitchen supervision

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory management

Leadership

Multi-outlet operations

Job description

Drift Santa Barbara is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily culinary execution across our F&B outlets, Dusk & Dawn, in collaboration with the F&B Manager and Executive Chef. You’ll ensure the Drift standard—thoughtful, intentional, and rooted in place—pervades every plate.

This role requires 2+ years in a lead kitchen role, strong food safety knowledge, inventory oversight, and a Food Handler Certification.