Kitchen Supervisor: Lead a Fast-Paced Italian Kitchen & Grow

Essenza Italian eateary and market; Florida, United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Performance‑based growth opportunities

Job summary

Essenza Italian Restaurant–FortLauderdale, FL seeks a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to lead our back-of-house team, ensuring organized operations, strong food quality, and strict safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on coaching staff, organizing prep, overseeing recipes, and driving efficiency under ownership guidance. Requirements include ServSafe certification and 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience in fast-paced casual or Italian restaurants is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and work alongside the team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations during service.
• Lead and support line cooks and prep cooks.
• Organize prep production and assign daily tasks.
• Ensure recipes and food quality standards are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety (ServSafe certification mandatory).
• Monitor inventory and prepare daily/weekly purchasing lists.
• Receive and organize deliveries.
• Reduce waste and improve kitchen efficiency.
• Train new kitchen team members.
• Work closely with ownership to improve systems and operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Essenza Italian Restaurant–FortLauderdale, FL seeks a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to lead our back-of-house team, ensuring organized operations, strong food quality, and strict safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on coaching staff, organizing prep, overseeing recipes, and driving efficiency under ownership guidance. Requirements include ServSafe certification and 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience.