Kitchen Supervisor

OTO Development; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Travel discounts

Job summary

OTO Development is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations, staff training, and compliance with brand standards. The role includes scheduling, inventory, and maintaining sanitation and safety in a bustling setting.

You will report to the Kitchen Manager, lead a team of cooks, and ensure high-quality service during busy periods, including nights and weekends. This position offers competitive pay and benefits in a hospitality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience with supervisory experience a plus
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Experience delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed of service

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and applicable laws/regulations
• Hire and train kitchen staff in specific stations and cross-train as necessary
• Create schedules to meet demand, especially during lunch rush
• Maintain inventory levels and conduct full weekly inventory
• Schedule and oversee maintenance on kitchen appliances
• Respond to guest comments and concerns to ensure guest satisfaction
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen
• Ensure products are prepared and presented per brand standards
• Take over Kitchen Manager duties when they are absent

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We are pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for a Kitchen Supervisor.

What will you be doing most days?

• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal laws/regulations
• Hire and train kitchen staff in specific stations, and cross-train as necessary
• Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure there are always enough workers to meet the demand, particularly for the lunch rush
• Maintain inventory levels and conduct full weekly inventory
• Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances
• Respond personally to guest’s comment, complains, and concerns while going above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Comply with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies, and ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards
• Takes over kitchen manager’s duties when they are absent

What are the requirements for this position?

• You have 2+ years of culinary experience, with supervisory experience a plus
• You have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• You are willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• You have experience with delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed of service

Physical Requirements For This Position

This is a physically demanding position. You must be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements

This position would require little to no travel outside the property and surrounding area.

This property is managed by OTO Development.

About OTO Development

OTO Development is an industry-leading hotel development and management company. Partnering with the strongest brands in hospitality, OTO owns and operates a portfolio of upscale select service, extended stay, and lifestyle hotels in key markets across the United States. OTO has been honored as Developer of the Year by major brand partners multiple times while also earning accolades for outstanding guest service, operational excellence, community service, and sales, marketing, and revenue success.

Our company provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, company provided life insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holiday time, travel discounts, and more.

Position: Kitchen Supervisor

Department: Food & Beverage

Hourly

Position Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Revised 5/8/26