Kitchen Supervisor

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 35,914 - 51,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation/Sick/Holiday

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a kitchen leader at Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley, CA. The role involves supervision of food production, staff management, and ensuring quality aligned with HEI and franchise standards.

The position requires post-high school education (culinary preferred) and 3–4 years in related roles, with hotel experience valued. You will manage costs, participate in menu planning, and ensure safety and sanitation across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Post high school education required, preferably culinary school.
• Three to four years of related experience.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, safety, budgeting, and long-range planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production, preparation, and presentation of all hotel foods as assigned by the Executive Chef to ensure quality and compliance with HEI standards.
• Supervise HR in kitchen to attract, retain, and motivate associates, including coaching and performance reviews.
• Monitor sanitation of kitchen and equipment to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with standards.
• Control labor and food costs through scheduling and training to meet budgets while maintaining quality.
• Assist in menu planning and daily specials; implement production changes to attract new business.

Education

Culinary education

People management

Communication skills

Budgeting / cost control

Job description

About Us

At Claremont Resort & Club, we believe that exceptional hospitality starts with extraordinary people. For over a century, our iconic resort has set the standard for luxury and service in the Bay Area. We take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests-and a rewarding, inclusive workplace for our colleagues. Situated on 22 acres in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills, Claremont Resort & Club seamlessly blends its rich 19th-century history with the modern day to offer the very best of the Bay Area. Guests dine with friends at Limewood, relax at our urban oasis, The Spa at the Claremont, and discover total wellness at The Club at the Claremont- all while taking in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $31.60 - $31.60 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for the hotel as assigned by the *Executive Chef to ensure that a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI/Franchise standards.
• Supervise Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards, and regulations.
• Monitor and control all labor and food costs through scheduling, training, and supervising the production of the food to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
• Assist in the creation and planning of menus and daily specials; implement the necessary production changes to attract new business and ensure current guest satisfaction.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum one year of post high school education, preferably at Culinary Institution.
• Three to four years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

• HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.