Kitchen Supervisor - Dynamic, Sustainable Kitchen Lead

Coury Hospitality; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Citrine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Palo Alto, part of Coury Hospitality, seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to lead back-of-house operations with a focus on culinary excellence and team leadership. You will oversee line operations, train staff, and maintain high standards of safety and efficiency in a fast-paced, design-forward setting.

Join a sustainability-minded team delivering thoughtful guest experiences and disciplined kitchen operations in a vibrant Silicon Valley property.

Qualifications

• Solid culinary background with high-volume kitchen experience.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team and work hands-on.
• Excellent knife skills and station organization.
• Stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Strong initiative, consistency, creativity, and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support kitchen line operations to ensure culinary excellence, consistency, and cleanliness across all shifts.
• Assist with preparation, cooking, and presentation of a variety of dishes using diverse techniques.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensure smooth communication, and uphold a professional work culture.
• Monitor food safety and sanitation, including temperature control, storage, and rotation.
• Train and mentor cooks and prep staff, reinforcing high standards of quality and safety.
• Manage station setup and daily kitchen operations for readiness and precision.
• Minimize food waste and help manage food cost and inventory controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Knife skills

Station organization

Recipe execution

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Creativity

Continuous improvement

Job description

Hotel Citrine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Palo Alto, part of Coury Hospitality, seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to lead back-of-house operations with a focus on culinary excellence and team leadership. You will oversee line operations, train staff, and maintain high standards of safety and efficiency in a fast-paced, design-forward setting.

Join a sustainability-minded team delivering thoughtful guest experiences and disciplined kitchen operations in a vibrant Silicon Valley property.