Kitchen Supervisor - High-Volume Culinary Leader

Coury Hospitality; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for Hotel Citrine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Palo Alto, CA. You will oversee back-of-house operations, mentor cooks, ensure culinary excellence, and maintain strict food safety standards.

Join a team that emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment with a commitment to guest experience and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Solid culinary background in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to lead a team while working hands-on.
• Strong knife skills and station organization.
• Commitment to hygiene, safety, and sanitation.

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—roasting, baking, sautéing, and more.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensure smooth communication, and uphold a professional, respectful work culture.
• Monitor food safety and sanitation practices including temperature control, storage, and rotation.
• Train and mentor cooks and prep staff, reinforcing high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Manage station setup, and daily kitchen operations to ensure readiness and precision.
• Minimize food waste and help manage food cost and inventory controls

Skills

Leadership

Knife skills

Station organization

Recipe execution

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Teamwork

Training

Discipline

Job description

Coury Hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for Hotel Citrine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Palo Alto, CA. You will oversee back-of-house operations, mentor cooks, ensure culinary excellence, and maintain strict food safety standards.

Join a team that emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment with a commitment to guest experience and sustainability.