Kitchen Supervisor (Heart of House) - Downtown Crossing

Legal Sea Foods; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Sea Foods is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead HOH shift operations in Boston, ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and excellent guest experiences. The role includes staffing, training, and delegation of tasks under manager supervision.

You will coordinate with management on guest issues, support POS systems, and uphold company policies while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be employed with the Company for at least six (6) months with a satisfactory performance.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Executed Team Member Handbook Acknowledgment Form.
• Must have completed required certifications: ServSafe Food, ServSafe Alcohol/TIPS, Crowd Control, MA Allergen Training, Discrimination/Harassment & Respectful Workplace, Prevention Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead HOH shift and department team members to ensure excellent operations.
• Organize staffing, schedule adherence, and ensure clock-in/out procedures.
• Assist with staffing and interview process; reference checks and training setup.
• Manage task delegation, breaks, and shift assignments.
• Escalate issues to senior management and document incidents.
• Provide POS and kitchen display support to hourly staff.
• Deliver hospitality through guest service and issue resolution during shifts.

Skills

Pressure handling

Guest incidents

Sanitation knowledge

Menu & policies

POS & KDS

Communication skills

Leadership by example

Hygiene & attitude

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ServSafe Food

ServSafe Alcohol/TIPS

MA Allergen Training

Crowd Control Training

Discrimination & Harassment Training

Prevention Training

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LSF Legal Crossing LLC - Boston, MA 02111, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly, GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and in the absence of another HOH manager in the restaurant, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising HOH operations in the restaurant by providing information and assistance to hourly staff, assuring that team members are following company policies and procedures, upholding the company’s policies for Food Safety & Sanitation, and providing outstanding guest/customer service. When a HOH Shift Supervisor is scheduled with a manager, he/she will perform the job duties assigned to him/her by the manager on duty except for the restricted tasks noted below which the Shift Supervisor is not authorized to perform.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of a senior HOH manager, leads restaurant HOH shift and HOH Department team members to ensure excellent restaurant operations including opening and closing duties.
• Ensures the restaurant is organized and staffed as designated by the existing written schedule prepared by management through proper job assignments, break rotation, and delegation of tasks. Ensure all staff clock in at the start of their shift and clock out at the end.
• Assists with the staffing of the restaurant including participating in hiring process (Reviewing candidates in ATS, setting up interviews, calling reference checks, setting up training).
• Manages job assignments, break rotation and delegation of tasks during shift.
• Handles team member relations issues and concerns when manager on duty. Communicates any issues or concerns on shift to Senior Management. Properly escalates issues and concerns. Can act as a witness in documentation meetings for minor disciplinary issues.
• Provides support and assistance to hourly team members on point of sale and kitchen display system.
• Coordinates and conducts excellent customer service to encourage Return of Guest (ticket times, food presentation).
• Assists team members as needed to provide hospitality to guests (table visits, refires, etc.). Handles guest complaints during the shift, taking prompt and appropriate action to resolve problems. Properly escalates issues to GM/Chef as appropriate.
• Responsible for following and enforcing Company standards, protocols and policies including, without limitation: safety, sanitation, and respectful workplace. Must promptly report guest incidents and team member incidents to Senior Management and report on company systems (ex. HelpDesk) via company policies.
• Adheres to Company operational guidelines, including without limitation, food specifications, ticket time obligations, sanitation procedures, food quality and facility walkthroughs.
• Helps with and may conduct Legal Sea Foods training such as Service and Sanitation, Menu, Fish, and POS for new hires.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to perform under pressure in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Must be able to handle guest incidents/complaints.
• Must be articulate and well versed in areas necessary to handle sanitation inspections/walk-throughs.
• Must be knowledgeable of Legal Sea Foods menus, policies, and procedures. Especially Allergy Policies.
• Must be well versed in Point of Sale and Kitchen Display Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leads by example and demonstrate good judgment.
• Exhibits and uses good manners, proper personal hygiene, positive attitude, and promptness.

Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Employed with the Company for at least six (6) months (or with HR approval) with a demonstrated record of satisfactory job performance.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Executed Team Member Handbook Acknowledgment Form.
• Must be trained in and have the following certifications: ServSafe Food, ServSafe Alcohol/TIPS, Crowd Control, MA Allergen Training, & Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation; Prevention Training. ChokeSave (strongly encouraged but not required if another team member on the shift has this certification).
• Must have a complete background check satisfactory to the Company prior to working in the position.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Capable of standing more than 80% of the shift for long periods of time and exert fast paced mobility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive hand and wrist motion.

Legal Sea Foods participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.