Kitchen Supervisor: Lead, Mentor & Elevate the Line

Town & Country Resort; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo is a destination dining experience at Town and Country Resort, blending thoughtful California cuisine with a vibrant, approachable atmosphere. We are looking for a Kitchen Supervisor who can lead from the front, keep service moving, and help create an exceptional experience for every guest.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who knows how a great kitchen should run—and enjoys being part of making it happen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Lead, supervisor, or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to read and execute recipes consistently.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Food Handler certification as required by California law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the culinary team during daily kitchen operations and service.
• Lead by example with strong cooking skills, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Ensure food is prepared according to Arlo's recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, temperatures, and proper handling throughout the shift.
• Coordinate kitchen production and timing with the culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with opening, closing, prep, service, and kitchen organization.
• Assign stations and responsibilities based on business levels and team member strengths.
• Coach, train, and develop team members while providing real-time feedback.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and resort standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or product concerns to culinary leadership.
• Assist with receiving, storage, labeling, rotation, and proper handling of food products.
• Help control food costs through proper portioning, product utilization, and waste reduction.
• Address service issues quickly and professionally and communicate operational concerns to leadership.
• Support special events, banquets, and other resort culinary operations as needed.
• Maintain a calm, organized approach during high-volume service.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Job description

Arlo is a destination dining experience at Town and Country Resort, blending thoughtful California cuisine with a vibrant, approachable atmosphere. We are looking for a Kitchen Supervisor who can lead from the front, keep service moving, and help create an exceptional experience for every guest.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who knows how a great kitchen should run—and enjoys being part of making it happen.