Kitchen Supervisor - Full time

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Free gym and pool access

Free train tickets

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily food production at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel. You will lead a culinary team, ensure top-quality meals, and uphold health and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will collaborate with leadership to enhance dining operations, train staff, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining cost controls and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• One (1) year previous supervisory or lead cook experience in a high-volume ala carte, banquet or buffet style dining environment.
• Must have Intermediate computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) language skills a plus.
• Must have or obtain a valid Serv Safe Food Managers Certificate within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
• Ensures staff members adhere to grooming and uniform standards per handbook and guidelines.
• Performs all duties in line with health codes, policies, and Serv Safe certification.
• Ensures staff follow EMS policies, supports ISO 14001 goals, monitors recycling daily, and educates staff.
• Regularly inspects kitchen and dining areas with FOH and Kitchen Managers for quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Prepares menu, batch, and banquet items per approved recipes, ensuring portions and temperatures meet standards.
• Ensures safe food handling and compliance with health regulations, sanitation, PPE, and cleanliness.
• Maintains temperature logs daily and supervises up to 12 employees per shift.
• Provides training for kitchen positions to support growth and advancement.
• Collaborates with F&B leadership to address guest feedback and operations improvements.
• Ensures safety and risk management policies are followed.
• Assists Kitchen Manager with documentation on performance and incidents.
• Oversees buffet setup, maintenance and breakdown per schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Computer skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join Our Food & Beverage team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Earn More for the Experience You Bring to the Table!

We offer competitive pay based on experience plus a sign-on bonus. Bring your leadership skills, culinary expertise, and passion to our table, and become part of something truly legendary!

Job Summary:

Lead the heart of the dining experience at the Fred Harvey Restaurant and Spencer's Pub! As a Kitchen Supervisor, you\'ll play a key role in guiding daily food production, ensuring exceptional quality, supporting a high-performing culinary team, and delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests. You\'ll help drive operational success, maintain health and safety standards, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced kitchen environment where teamwork and excellence thrive.

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous benefit program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more!
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Free gym and pool access
• Free train tickets

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
• Ensures staff members adhere to all grooming and uniform standards, meeting the appearance policy as outlined in the Xanterra/GCR Employees Handbook and departmental guidelines.
• Performs all job duties in accordance with the County Health Code, the Property Employee Handbook, Department policies/procedures, and the Serv Safe Food Managers Certificate.
• Ensures staff follow EMS policies, support ISO 14001 goals, monitor recycling efforts daily, and educate staff as needed.
• Regularly inspects kitchen and dining areas with FOH Managers and the Kitchen Manager to ensure food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Prepares menu, batch, and banquet items according to approved recipes and standards, ensuring correct portions, presentation, and temperatures, while following prep guidelines to maintain quality control and prevent overproduction.
• Ensures safe food handling and follows all health and safety regulations, including sanitation, use of PPE, cleanliness, and maintenance of food service and dining areas.
• Ensuring proper temperature and thawing. Maintains, monitors and reviews temperature logs daily.
• Supervise up to 12 employees per shift across Fred Harvey and Spencer’s.
• Provides and supports training for all kitchen positions, including prep, batch cooking, and à la carte preparation, to support employee growth and advancement.
• Works with F&B leadership to address guest feedback, employee concerns, maintenance issues, and ways to improve restaurant operations.
• Ensure staff follow all safety and risk management policies and processes.
• Supports Kitchen Manager in documentation regarding employee performance and accident or injury reports as needed.
• Ensure employees complete required tasks based on daily responsibilities.
• Works with F&B leadership for efficient buffet set-up, maintenance and breakdown in accordance with opening and closing schedule.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year previous supervisory or lead cook experience in a high-volume ala carte, banquet or buffet style dining environment.
• Must have Intermediate computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Must have or obtain a valid Serv Safe Food Managers Certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Must have the ability to Supervise up to 12 employees at a time.
• Prior experience with menu development, food production record keeping, employee scheduling and inventory/cost controls, is a plus.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) language skills a plus.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, speaking, standing, walking, twisting, using eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/ stooping.
• Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 50lbs.
• Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs.
• Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.