Kitchen Lead: Southern Brunch & Quality Cuisine

Thompson Hospitality; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk & Honey is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain food quality, and support a positive, efficient team environment. You will lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensure presentation and portion control, manage inventory and costs, and uphold health and safety standards; expect 50–55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and guest-facing communication in a busy kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a restaurant setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational skills for a fast-paced kitchen.
• Keen eye for quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Clear verbal communication with guests in busy environments.
• Calmness and focus while multitasking in a high-pressure kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking and plating to meet quality standards.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff to maintain a cohesive, efficient team.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control; address issues promptly.
• Assist in inventory, ordering, and controlling food costs.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and health & safety compliance.
• Work 50–55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Team leadership

Organization

Quality control

Guest communication

Multitasking

Job description

Milk & Honey is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain food quality, and support a positive, efficient team environment. You will lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensure presentation and portion control, manage inventory and costs, and uphold health and safety standards; expect 50–55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and guest-facing communication in a busy kitchen setting.