Kitchen Supervisor

Eaglewood Resort; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Free meal

Job summary

Eaglewood Resort & Spa is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee the restaurant and kitchen operations, uphold high standards, and guide the team during shifts. Leverage prior restaurant, bar, and event management experience to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes people leadership, cost control, and maintaining quality across food and beverage operations within a hotel setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Food and Beverage or related area.
• A 2-year degree may replace some experience.
• Excellent leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the needs and requests of guests.
• Ensure standards of food, beverage, and service align with hotel standards.
• Implement cost controls for food, beverage, and labor.
• Develop systems for inventory, receiving, and product cost.
• Create a positive atmosphere to engage and retain staff and guests.
• Attend banquet events and pre-con meetings as required.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Food & Beverage

Restaurant management

Education

2-year degree in Food Service Management or related

Job description

Change your career and join the hospitality team at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Arbor Lodging. We're always looking for talented, driven people to enhance our team and help us deliver on our promise: exceeding our guest’s expectations. We offer a world of promising opportunities across a diverse range of career areas, all of which will engage and empower you to realize your passion, achieve greatness, and experience the rewards of making a positive impact in our guests and employee’s lives.

A job at Eaglewood Resort is unlike any other. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired. And you’ll be proud. Because whatever your job is here, you’ll be part of our success and our family.

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation and staff of the restaurant and kitchen areas and maintaining the highest level of standards and efficiency. You will utilize your previous restaurant, bar and event management experience as you oversee your team members during their shifts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to the needs and requests of guests
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of standards of food, beverage, and service are in line with hotel standards
• Implement effective cost controls for food, beverage, and labor
• Develop workable systems for inventory, receiving, and product cost
• Create a comfortable atmosphere to encourage committed and loyal employees
• Monitor and critique food quality and service levels
• Ensure the restaurant is always clean, including tabletops and side stations
• Monitor inventory and assist in end other month inventory report
• Attend the banquet event and pre-con meetings as required
• Provide a pleasant atmosphere for staff and guests
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned at any given time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands

Requirements

• 3+ year's experience in Food and Beverage, Culinary, or related professional area
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major may replace some experience
• Excellent leadership skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Health and Welfare Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Disability and EAP
• Annual review with increased potential
• Holiday and Paid Time Off
• 401k program with company match
• Free Meal

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.