Kitchen Supervisor

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is seeking an experienced culinary leader to assist with planning and managing the kitchen to achieve guest satisfaction, quality service, and compliance while meeting financial goals. You will supervise culinary production, lead a team, ensure sanitation and safety, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced hotel setting.

This role requires strong communication, people management, and budget forecasting abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of post high school education, preferably at culinary school.
• Three to four years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession and hospitality management.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for the hotel to ensure quality and consistency.
• Manage kitchen HR: interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach, and review performance and salary matters.
• Monitor sanitation and safety to meet federal, state, corporate, and franchise standards.
• Control labor and food costs through scheduling and supervision to meet budgets while maintaining quality.
• Assist in menu planning and daily specials; implement production changes to attract new business and guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to attendance rules and be available to work regularly; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Post high school education

Culinary institution preferred

Job description

About Us

At the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, we don’t just offer exceptional hospitality — we offer exceptional careers. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from Acrisure Stadium and across from PPG Paints Arena, our hotel blends modern style with authentic Pittsburgh charm. What truly sets us apart is our people. We believe that our success begins with an engaged and empowered team. That’s why we’re committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where every associate can grow and thrive. With comprehensive benefits and a culture rooted in respect and belonging, the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is more than just a place to work — it’s a place to build your future. Discover how far your potential can take you. Join us today.

About Us

At the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, we don’t just offer exceptional hospitality — we offer exceptional careers. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from Acrisure Stadium and across from PPG Paints Arena, our hotel blends modern style with authentic Pittsburgh charm. What truly sets us apart is our people. We believe that our success begins with an engaged and empowered team. That’s why we’re committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where every associate can grow and thrive. With comprehensive benefits and a culture rooted in respect and belonging, the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is more than just a place to work — it’s a place to build your future. Discover how far your potential can take you. Join us today.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist with the planning and managing of the kitchen as appropriate in order to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

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.