Kitchen Supervisor - Katsuya Century City

ADP, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

sbe, a leading lifestyle hospitality company, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor for its Katsuya concept in Los Angeles. You will oversee culinary operations, ensure quality, and energize a diverse team of culinary professionals under the Executive Chef's direction.

Ideal candidates bring two+ years in high-end hospitality kitchens, strong leadership, and excellent communication, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in high-end, service-focused environment.
• ANSI approved Food Handler Card required.
• Responsible Beverage Service certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and manage all food-related systems.
• Model high quality standards and service.
• Provide clear operational direction to the team.
• Stay current with culinary concepts and procedures.
• Estimate food usage and requisition supplies.
• Prepare items per menu with portion control.
• Ensure daily quality and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with venue teams.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team motivation

Education

Food Handler Card

Responsible Beverage Service

Job description

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sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to indulge in the extraordinary. As the global leader in “lifestyle hospitality,” we redefine the hospitality experience through innovation and collaboration. We ELEVATE THE EXTRAORDINARY.

A pioneering icon in lifestyle hospitality, sbe has become an international brand. As a multiplatform hospitality and nightlife company, we create innovative concepts and award-winning experiences. As incubators and operators, we develop globally acclaimed culinary brands, critically acclaimed restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs. What unites them is a continued commitment to innovation, and service, delivering an unparalleled experience that exceeds the highest of expectations and sets new industry standards. sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to INDULGE IN THE EXTRAORDINARY

Katsuya is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. The superb talent and exacting precision of Katsuya has changed the face of Japanese cuisine. Katsuya analyzed the eating habits of the American public and stepped outside of what is considered traditional Japanese cuisine, mixing it with California-style cuisine. This innovation ignited a new sushi trend that spread like wildfire throughout the industry.

Job Summary

Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations of the restaurant using current culinary concepts, practices, and procedures. The ideal candidate will be extremely detail orientated with strong service skills and a demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals. The Kitchen Supervisor reports directly to the Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related systems.
• Serves as a role model for company quality standards and service.
• Provides clear operational direction for their entire team.
• Current with culinary & industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Carries out the correct procedure of preparation, presentation and portion control for all raw and cooked foods in accordance with the menu with adequate pars required for efficient service.
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced- daily line checks and quality control
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Must be able to prepare selected items or for selected occasions.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the venue teams.
• Communicate with employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions, and provide accurate information.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy restaurant activity, serving as a role model for team and other employees. Interact with other department personnel and venue staff as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current experience in the hospitality industry in a kitchen management role.
• Active in furthering his/her own culinary development.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Work Schedule

• Requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight (8)-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area in the venue.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.

Work Authorization

Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States. Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

Education / Experience / Credentials

Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in high-end, service-focused environment. It is the employee's responsibility to secure and maintain the current status of all required certificates, licenses, or registrations when required by local, state, or federal government agencies. ANSI approved Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certificate recognized by the ABC.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe in, embrace, and abide by the spirit, as well, to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, internships, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.