KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

Iron-Peak-Sports-; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron Peak Sports & Events, LLC in Hillsborough, NJ seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality, safety and efficiency, and support cost control and inventory management.

You will lead a culinary team, coordinate food preparation and service, train staff, and work closely with the Kitchen Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years in a supervisory kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Proven leadership and clear communication skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and cost controls in a fast-paced setting.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training or certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee food prep and presentation for quality and consistency.
• Train, coach, and motivate the team; foster a positive environment.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, and supply management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen workspace.
• Collaborate with management on menu planning and daily specials.
• Help control food and labor costs through efficient practices.
• Step in to resolve issues and keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or certifications a plus

Tools

Inventory management tools

Job description

Iron Peak Sports & Events, LLC

LOCATION: Hillsborough, NJ

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: KITCHEN MANAGER

STATUS: PART-TIME

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Iron Peak Sports & Events is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Hillsborough, NJ. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Iron Peak Sports & Events is the epicenter for positivity for our community. Our facility is a celebration of finding out who you are and empowering you to be you best self. At Iron Peak we want you to find camaraderie and a sense of belonging. In addition, we believe in finding joy in unexpected places, and cherishing defeats by making them successes. We are the pinnacle of sports, events, and entertainment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring food quality, consistency, safety, and efficiency. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food preparation and service, maintaining high standards of sanitation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Kitchen Supervisor works closely with the Kitchen Manager and culinary team to deliver an exceptional guest experience while supporting cost control, inventory management, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to motivate and develop team members in a fast-paced environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Lead and support the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to guarantee quality and consistency.
• Train, coach, and motivate staff while fostering a positive team environment.
• Help with scheduling, inventory, and supply management.
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and health standards are followed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen workspace.
• Work closely with management to support menu planning and daily specials.
• Assist in controlling food and labor costs through smart, efficient practices.
• Step in to resolve issues and keep service running smoothly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a kitchen or food service environment (1-3 years preferred).
• Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and direct a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management, ordering, and cost control practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent (culinary training or certifications a plus).

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull, push, and/or move heavy items
• The employee is exposed to cleaning chemicals that must be handled with extreme caution
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and can be exposed to hot, wet, and humid conditions
• Employees will be exposed to outside temperatures ranging from 80-105 degrees
• Minimal duties are performed in direct sunlight