Kitchen Supervisor

Westin Reston; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Free parking

Monthly town halls

Job summary

Westin Reston Heights is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to assist the Executive Chef with planning and managing daily kitchen operations. The role emphasizes quality, consistency and compliance with policies while achieving financial goals.

The ideal candidate has post‑high school culinary education and 3–4 years of related kitchen experience, preferably in a hotel setting. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership abilities are required.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating meals.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control and portioning.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing kitchen operations to meet quality standards.
• Supervise production, preparation and presentation of all hotel foods.
• Oversee staffing, training and performance reviews in the kitchen.
• Monitor sanitation, labor and food costs to meet budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Food safety

Time management

Education

Post-high-school culinary education

Job description

About UsIdeally located for business or leisure, The Westin Reston Heights is a blend of comfort and sophistication. Our goal is treat each and every associate like family. We offer free lunch, free parking and monthly town halls to show each associate how much we care and how thankful we are for their hard work. We focus on growth and development so that you are able to build your career in hospitality. Apply today to learn more about joining our team!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.CompensationSalary Range: $24.00 - $27.00 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoOverviewAssist 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 ResponsibilitiesSupervise 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 SkillsMinimum 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.BenefitsHEI 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.