Kitchen Supervisor - 1

California Chicken Cafe; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

California Chicken Cafe in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee opening and closing back kitchen operations, ensure recipe compliance, and supervise back kitchen staff. You will manage inventory, coordinate with the General Manager on scheduling, and monitor food safety and quality to support a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a high-volume quick service setting, 1+ years in back kitchen, and a strong leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years experience in a high-volume quick service restaurant.
• 1+ years back kitchen and food preparation experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Experience leading a team.
• Able to understand and speak basic English.
• CA ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification required for opening Kitchen Supervisor; CA Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee opening/closing back kitchen operations.
• Set inventory pars to maximize freshness and efficiency.
• Coordinate with GM on scheduling for openings.
• Know all menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
• Ensure food quality and safety; inspect dishwashing area.
• Recruit, train, and coach back kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

CA ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification

Food handlers card

Job description

Job Location: Calif Chicken Cafe - El Segundo - EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

Pay Range: Starting at $26.00/Hour

Overall Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise all opening/closing back kitchen operations, recipe compliance, back kitchen staff management. Ensure all food products are of the highest and freshest quality.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

General

• Oversee and supervise opening/closing back kitchen staff members to ensure they are in compliance with all restaurant policies, procedures, etc.
• Set inventory pars to maximize freshness and food preparation efficiency
• Coordinate with the General Manager any scheduling needs for opening shifts
• Know all menu items, ingredients, recipes, food preparation
• Use manual or electronic appliances to prep and process food
• Store and label foods according to Health Department regulations and company policy
• Read, comprehend, and execute recipes
• Coordinate catering orders with supervisors
• Stock restaurant supplies
• Control food quality and consistency
• Oversee and/or place restaurant supplies orders including produce, pita, and chicken orders
• Responsible for opening/closing the restaurant, keyholder
• Perform restaurant duties: make food tickets, work the chicken station, wrap station, front line, and in the back kitchen when necessary
• Inspect dishwashing areas and that all dishwashers are following dishwashing procedures.
• Perform required administrative duties, fill out required back kitchen operations checklists
• Inform the General Manager of any broken or damaged equipment
• Communicate with upper management on various projects
• Make suggestions on how to improve the overall restaurant operation
• Travel to training events and/or other restaurant locations
• Other duties as assigned

Work Safety, Food Safety, and Planning

• Assign, distribute, and coordinate the completion of all food preparation using production schedules
• Ensure work safety by ensuring staff members are complying with all safety procedures
• Ensure food safety by completing the following tasks: take food temperatures, maintain safe food
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary restaurant
• Maintain a positive and friendly work environment
• Clean and sanitize work area

Personnel

• Report to the General Manager on a frequent basis to discuss back kitchen operations
• Participate in weekly meeting with all Supervisors to keep apprised of restaurant of any issues
• Motivate, train, and develop staff members in specific job functions as well as coach and counsel staff members on an ongoing basis
• Responsible for recruiting and interviewing back kitchen applicants
• Manage back staff member breaks
• Handle & report specified HR related situations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• 2+ years of previous work experience in a high-volume quick service restaurant
• 1+ years of back kitchen and food preparation experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience leading a team
• Able to understand and speak basic English
• Proficient in the following restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, and restaurant safety
• CA ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certified required for opening Kitchen Supervisor only. Closing Kitchen Supervisor is required to uphold a valid CA Food Handlers Card
• Able to complete tasks on or before set deadline.
• Passionate about food and hospitality
• Basic computer knowledge
• Possess basic math skills
• Able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Able to work well with others, set an exemplary example of leadership and respectful communication.
• Friendly, upbeat, and cooperative
• Must enjoy and succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to transfer to another California Chicken Café location within a 50-mile radius
• Fully documented to work in the U.S.

Physical Requirements

• Perform duties that require standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, twisting, climbing, lifting/carrying (up to 25 lbs. individually), and moving throughout the restaurant for 8-12 hours per shift, up to 6 shifts per week. Occasional sitting, 1-4hrs/day.

Work Conditions/Hours

• Must have the ability to work 40+ hours per week. Hours will vary in accordance with business necessity, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, steam, and smoke.
• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchen as well as work with phones, and other office equipment.