Kitchen Supervisor

Town & Country Resort; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo is a destination dining experience at Town and Country Resort, blending thoughtful California cuisine with a vibrant, approachable atmosphere. We are looking for a Kitchen Supervisor who can lead from the front, keep service moving, and help create an exceptional experience for every guest.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who knows how a great kitchen should run—and enjoys being part of making it happen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Lead, supervisor, or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to read and execute recipes consistently.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Food Handler certification as required by California law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the culinary team during daily kitchen operations and service.
• Lead by example with strong cooking skills, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Ensure food is prepared according to Arlo's recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, temperatures, and proper handling throughout the shift.
• Coordinate kitchen production and timing with the culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with opening, closing, prep, service, and kitchen organization.
• Assign stations and responsibilities based on business levels and team member strengths.
• Coach, train, and develop team members while providing real-time feedback.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and resort standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or product concerns to culinary leadership.
• Assist with receiving, storage, labeling, rotation, and proper handling of food products.
• Help control food costs through proper portioning, product utilization, and waste reduction.
• Address service issues quickly and professionally and communicate operational concerns to leadership.
• Support special events, banquets, and other resort culinary operations as needed.
• Maintain a calm, organized approach during high-volume service.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Job description

Overview

Bring the Kitchen to Life

Arlo is a destination dining experience at Town and Country Resort, blending thoughtful California cuisine with a vibrant, approachable atmosphere. We are looking for a Kitchen Supervisor who can lead from the front, keep service moving, and help create an exceptional experience for every guest.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who knows how a great kitchen should run—and enjoys being part of making it happen.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and support the culinary team during daily kitchen operations and service.
• Lead by example with strong cooking skills, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Ensure food is prepared according to Arlo's recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, temperatures, and proper handling throughout the shift.
• Coordinate kitchen production and timing with the culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with opening, closing, prep, service, and kitchen organization.
• Assign stations and responsibilities based on business levels and team member strengths.
• Coach, train, and develop team members while providing real-time feedback.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and resort standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or product concerns to culinary leadership.
• Assist with receiving, storage, labeling, rotation, and proper handling of food products.
• Help control food costs through proper portioning, product utilization, and waste reduction.
• Address service issues quickly and professionally and communicate operational concerns to leadership.
• Support special events, banquets, and other resort culinary operations as needed.
• Maintain a calm, organized approach during high-volume service.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a professional restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Previous lead, supervisor, or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to read and execute recipes consistently.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Food Handler certification as required by California law.

The Right Person

You don't need to have all the answers—but you should know how to get things done.

You are comfortable jumping onto a station when the kitchen gets busy, helping a team member work through a challenge, and making sure the food leaving the kitchen is something you are proud to put your name behind.

You understand that leadership in a kitchen isn't about standing on the sidelines. It's about setting the standard, supporting the team, and getting in the mix.

Why Town and Country Resort?

Town and Country is a San Diego original—with a completely refreshed resort, a vibrant culinary program, and one of the city's largest convention and event operations. Arlo gives our culinary team the opportunity to work in a creative restaurant environment while being part of a full-service resort.

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career and want a kitchen where your leadership actually makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Come grow with us. Bring your talent. Ignite your career.