Kitchen Supervisor: Lead Kitchen, Quality & Team

Thompson Hospitality Services, LLC.; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk & Honey, a vibrant New Orleans themed Southern Brunch destination, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold quality, and mentor a busy culinary team. You’ll manage food preparation, plating standards, inventory control, and safety compliance while ensuring a positive, efficient work environment, with a 50–55 hour workweek including evenings and weekends.

This on-site role at Thompson Hospitality emphasizes teamwork, guest interaction, and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational skills for a fast-paced kitchen.
• Focus on quality, presentation and portion control.
• Clear verbal communication with guests in busy settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking and plating to meet quality standards.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff for a cohesive, efficient team.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control; address issues promptly.
• Assist in inventory, ordering, and controlling food costs.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and adherence to health regulations.
• Work 50–55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Leadership

Guest interaction

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Milk & Honey, a vibrant New Orleans themed Southern Brunch destination, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold quality, and mentor a busy culinary team. You’ll manage food preparation, plating standards, inventory control, and safety compliance while ensuring a positive, efficient work environment, with a 50–55 hour workweek including evenings and weekends.

This on-site role at Thompson Hospitality emphasizes teamwork, guest interaction, and maintaining high