Kitchen Shift Lead: Drive Quality & Efficiency

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced cafe environment. You will manage opening and closing duties, oversee labor, monitor food cost, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will train staff, enforce quality, coordinate with management, and maintain a well-organized, high-energy team that delivers consistent, high-quality meals while upholding the brand's service standards.

Responsibilities

• Open and close kitchen operations each shift.
• Oversee shift-by-shift labor to balance costs.
• Monitor food costs using established methods.
• Inspect equipment and conduct routine maintenance.
• Ensure cleaning duties are completed before shift end.
• Inspect and taste food for freshness and temperature.
• Train and coach staff to meet food quality standards.
• Perform shift expo duties to present food on time.
• Prepare recipes to guarantee product quality.
• Maintain a safe environment following safety measures.
• Enforce sanitation and security procedures.
• Communicate with managers on procedures and efficiency.
• Provide feedback and recognition to kitchen staff.
• Keep the team organized with a sense of urgency.

Job description

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced cafe environment. You will manage opening and closing duties, oversee labor, monitor food cost, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will train staff, enforce quality, coordinate with management, and maintain a well-organized, high-energy team that delivers consistent, high-quality meals while upholding the brand's service standards.