Kitchen Supervisor at Elway's

First Meridian Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $25-26 per hour

Dental & Vision insurance after 60d

Health Insurance after 1 year

Transportation benefits: RTD EcoPass

Additional benefits: EAP, Critical Ill

Life Insurance

Employee discount at Skyport locations

Paid Leave

Job summary

First Meridian Services is seeking a Back of House Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations at the airport setting. You will supervise staff, monitor food prep, and ensure timely meal delivery while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role supports the Executive Chef and management team, with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• ServSafe Certified a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and effective operations during meal service.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure high-quality, consistent dishes.
• Monitor kitchen workflow and coordinate tasks to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving, and properly storing supplies.
• Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in the kitchen.
• Maintain clear communication with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Support the Executive Chef and management team in achieving overall restaurant goals.

Skills

Guest experience

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Dependable

Flexible schedule

Communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Security/background check

Education

High School diploma

ServSafe Certification

Job description

About this position

ABOUT US

At First Meridian Services, Inc., our team members are our greatest asset. We are committed to building a workplace that excites, rewards, and supports you—one where passionate, professional, and knowledgeable individuals can grow and thrive. We are constantly seeking great people who will make us even greater.

As you get to know our culture and mission, we hope you’ll take full advantage of the opportunities to enhance your profession and contribute to our shared goals. We believe in creating a rewarding environment where you can build a long and successful career. Welcome to First Meridian Services—where your future takes flight.

SUMMARY

The Back of House (BOH) Supervisor works closely with the Executive Chef and management team and is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring the efficient and effective preparation of high-quality meals. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, managing food inventory, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

SHIFT

Open for any shift between 6 AM and close (typically around 11 PM).

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Starting Pay: $25-$26 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Available after 60 days
• Health Insurance : Available to eligible full-time employees after 1 year
• Transportation Benefits : Free RTD EcoPass or employee parking reimbursement
• Additional Benefits: EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options
• Employee Discount : Available at Skyport restaurant and retail locations
• Paid Leave : Provided in accordance with applicable Colorado and federal laws
• Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and effective operations during meal service.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure high-quality, consistent dishes.
• Monitor kitchen workflow and coordinate tasks to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving, and properly storing supplies.
• Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in the kitchen.
• Maintain clear communication with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Support the Executive Chef and management team in achieving overall restaurant goals.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience
• Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions
• Must successfully complete required airport security and background screening, including a federal background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role
• ServSafe Certified a plus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public are outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.

Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.

The nature of restaurant work requires the BOH Supervisor to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements & Frequency:

• Bend- Occasionally
• Climb/Crawl - Occasionally
• Sit - Rarely
• Kneel - Occasionally
• Squat - Occasionally
• Stand/Walk - Constantly

Mental Requirements & Frequency:

• Communicate Orally - Constantly
• Evaluating - Frequently
• Perform Calculations - Occasionally
• Reason/Analyze - Regularly
• Write - Occasionally

HIRING PROCESS

Application Deadline : October 29th, 2026

This date represents our anticipated application deadline and may be extended based on business needs.

Internal Applicants : Current First Meridian Services employees must meet applicable internal transfer eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Generally, employees must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no disciplinary documentation within the previous six months. Please get in touch with your manager or HR with questions regarding eligibility.

First Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

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