Kitchen Supervisor - Gas South Arena

Proof of the Pudding; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals per shift

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to oversee concessions and premium hospitality at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. The role focuses on daily kitchen operations, staff supervision, and ensuring food quality and safety during events.

You will coordinate menus, monitor inventory, and supervise teams through fast-paced, high-volume settings, while maintaining hygiene, allergen protocols, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a lead culinary role with catering or high-volume environments.
• Experience in a stadium setting is preferred.
• Ability to produce menu items consistently and at high volume.
• Leadership qualities with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations for concession and premium areas.
• Assist with coordination of food orders and inventory.
• Maintain storage area organization and oversee check-in and put-away of food orders.
• Conduct monthly inventory.
• Assist in menu development.
• Be onsite supervisor during food service times.
• Manage time to complete BEO/menu items before service times.
• Lead the kitchen team during events and setup/breakdown.
• Assist in post-event tasks such as payroll and inventory input.
• Enforce hygiene and sanitation standards per health regulations and allergen protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Adaptability

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Gas South Arena - Duluth, GA 30096, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.

Proof of the Pudding is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to support the concessions and premium hospitality culinary program. The Kitchen Supervisor will play a key role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, supervising culinary staff, ensuring food quality and safety standards are maintained, and assisting with the execution of events.

The Kitchen Supervisor will serve as a vital team member of the culinary leadership team, helping to coordinate kitchen activities, manage staff performance, monitor inventory and food preparation processes, and ensure operational excellence. This role will be actively involved in all events, contributing to a seamless guest experience while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations for the concession and premium areas.
• Assist with the coordinating of food orders.
• Assist with inventory and organization of storage areas and oversee checking in and putting away food orders.
• Conduct monthly inventory
• Assist in the development of menu items.
• Be an onsite supervisor during food service times.
• Managing time effectively to ensure all BEO/menu items are completed prior to service times and according to recipe guidelines.
• Managing the team that is scheduled in the kitchen.
• Attending and executing each assigned event to ensure that it runs smoothly from the set-up to the break-down.
• Assisting in post-event tasks including inputting payroll and inventory as directed.
• Enforce hygiene and sanitation standards to ensure compliance is met with the local health regulations and allergen protocols
• Maintain temperature logs
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Qualifications: Education and/or Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a lead culinary role with experience in catering or high volume.
• Experience in a stadium setting is preferred.
• Ability to produce menu items consistently and in high volume.
• Leadership qualities with a focus on team development

Specialized Skills

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Renowned time management and organization skills
• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond a client’s needs.
• The ability to work alone and as a team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Work Environment

• This position will consist of event attendance, preparation, assist with set up, and breakdown.
• This position works mostly out of and mainly stay within Gas South District.

Uniform Requirements

• Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving through an event space, and traveling from venue to venue
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs.

Core Value and Competency Requirements

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness, and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently, and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors, and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits

• This is considered a part-time hourly position. Schedules will range upon business demands.
• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits include daily meals per shift.
• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles.
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.