Kitchen Supervisor

Sawmill Market; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employee discounts

Free employee parking

Maternity and paternity leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sawmill Market is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations, guide cooks, and maintain quality during peak times. You’ll oversee prep, station setup, and service flow to ensure consistent food standards while managing costs and safety.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to menu execution and efficiency. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous professional kitchen experience required.
• Previous experience as a kitchen lead, shift lead, or supervisor preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, food hall, or similar setting preferred.
• Food safety certification preferred, or willingness to obtain required certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen setup, prep, service, and closing to keep the team organized and ready for each shift.
• Prepare food and support stations during busy periods while maintaining recipe, presentation, and portion standards.
• Assign work, coach team members, and help train new hires on kitchen procedures and expectations.
• Monitor food quality and ticket flow; address issues promptly and communicate service needs with front-of-house partners.
• Follow and reinforce food handling, sanitation, allergen awareness, and workplace safety procedures.
• Monitor product levels, support ordering and receiving, and rotate and store ingredients properly.
• Help control waste and food costs through accurate prep, portioning, and inventory practices.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and properly functioning work areas; report equipment or maintenance concerns.
• Create and maintain the kitchen schedule and accurately enter scheduling information into the company's payroll software.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Coaching cooks

Food safety

High-volume service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification preferred

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Description

About Heritage Companies

Heritage Restaurant Group is part of New Mexico's largest locally owned hospitality company, uniting chef-driven restaurants, inventive culinary concepts, and the dynamic spirit of destinations like Sawmill Market, Park Square Market, The Smoky Note and the soon to open Santa Fe Food Market. We create experiences rooted in authenticity, exceptional service, and community pride while celebrating culture through food and genuine hospitality. If you lead with heart and passion for service, we invite you to join the Heritage family.

Why This Role Matters

Sawmill Market brings people together through food, hospitality, and a strong sense of place. We're looking for a Kitchen Supervisor who enjoys being in the middle of service: preparing great food, guiding a team, and keeping every shift moving.

In this role, you'll lead the daily rhythm of an assigned kitchen at Sawmill Market. You'll work alongside the team, coach cooks, organize prep, and help ensure guests receive consistently excellent food, even when the market is at its busiest.

What You'll Do

• Lead kitchen setup, prep, service, and closing to keep the team organized and ready for each shift.
• Prepare food and support stations during busy periods while maintaining recipe, presentation, and portion standards.
• Assign work, coach team members, and help train new hires on kitchen procedures and expectations.
• Monitor food quality and ticket flow; address issues promptly and communicate service needs with front-of-house partners.
• Follow and reinforce food handling, sanitation, allergen awareness, and workplace safety procedures.
• Monitor product levels, support ordering and receiving, and rotate and store ingredients properly.
• Help control waste and food costs through accurate prep, portioning, and inventory practices.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and properly functioning work areas; report equipment or maintenance concerns.
• Create and maintain the kitchen schedule and accurately enter scheduling information into the company's payroll software.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including a 25% match for 401k!
• Generous employee discounts across Heritage Hotels, restaurants, spa and retail!
• Free employee parking!
• Maternity and paternity leave!
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for growth and advancement!
• A workplace rooted in New Mexico pride and community values!

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous professional kitchen experience required.
• Previous experience as a kitchen lead, shift lead, or supervisor preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, food hall, or similar setting preferred.
• Food safety certification preferred, or willingness to obtain required certification.
• Flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend for extended periods and lift up to 30+ pounds.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team while remaining actively involved in food preparation and service.
• Ability to follow recipes, monitor portions, and use basic inventory and cost-control practices.

Is Heritage the Right Fit For You

If these values resonate with you, we'd love to meet you!

• We Lead with Corazón - We serve like family by showing care, humility, empathy, gratitude, and creating a genuine sense of belonging for our guests and one another.
• We Are True - We build trust through honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and following through on our commitments.
• We Are Bold in Action - We embrace challenges with courage, think like owners, make thoughtful decisions, and continuously pursue excellence.
• We Contribute to Our Culture - We celebrate and protect the rich heritage of New Mexico while strengthening our communities through authentic connections and meaningful service.
• We Continue Our Legacy - We honor our history while building the future by creating memorable experiences, continuously learning, and remaining grounded in our values.