Kitchen Supervisor — Culinary Team Leader & Trainer

Omni Hotels; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee the culinary team and coordinate daily kitchen operations. You will train staff, enforce safety and sanitation, and ensure consistent quality across menu items.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in hotel/restaurant kitchens, previous supervisory experience, and strong leadership with Omni standards. The role requires a hands-on, fast-paced approach and teamwork with service staff.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Previous kitchen supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven culinary skills and ability to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
• Ability to train staff to work with internal/external guests and handle internal requests.
• Ensure health standards and sanitation are consistently maintained.
• Familiarity with batch and quantity cooking in a high-volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas.
• Train kitchen staff using a hands-on approach.
• Maintain consistency in preparation and presentation.
• Ensure quality, portion control, and proper plate presentation.
• Oversee stock, prep lists, and par sheets.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation per Health Department standards.
• Collaborate with wait staff to exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Staff training

Food safety

Portion control

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Knives

Commercial equipment

Job description

Omni Hotels in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee the culinary team and coordinate daily kitchen operations. You will train staff, enforce safety and sanitation, and ensure consistent quality across menu items.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in hotel/restaurant kitchens, previous supervisory experience, and strong leadership with Omni standards. The role requires a hands-on, fast-paced approach and teamwork with service staff.