Kitchen Supervisor - Ole Red Nashville Airport

Opry Entertainment Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Opry Entertainment Group in Nashville, TN seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to keep the operation running smoothly, ensuring every dish meets quality, timing, and presentation standards. You will lead the line, support the team, and maintain a clean, efficient kitchen in a high-volume, music-driven venue.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, decisive, and brings both culinary skill and leadership. 2+ years of kitchen experience and strong communication are required for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years' kitchen experience in high-volume environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stations and train staff.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure timely food production, quality and consistency.
• Handle food prep, sanitation and receiving tasks.
• Lead daily operations with task delegation and shift checklists.
• Motivate team to meet high culinary standards and guest expectations.
• Support training and track required staff development.
• Ensure dietary restrictions are accommodated per safety standards.
• Communicate with FOH and leadership for seamless service.
• Contribute to pre-shift meetings and improvement opportunities.
• Uphold company policies and report issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

#26-0571

Position Type

FULL TIME

Job Description

As a Kitchen Supervisor you'll keep the kitchen operation running smoothly, ensuring every dish meets our standards in quality, timing, and presentation. You'll lead the line, support the team, and maintain a clean, efficient kitchen that can handle the heat of a high-volume, music-driven venue. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, decisive, and brings both culinary skill and leadership to the table.

• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure timely food production, quality, and consistency with brand standards. Ensure performance meets operational expectations.
• Perform all kitchen functions, including food preparation, sanitation, and receiving tasks.
• Lead daily operations, including task delegation, shift checklists, cleaning and temperature logs, kitchen opening/closing, and line support as needed.
• Motivate kitchen team to achieve exceptional standards and exceed guest expectations in support of culinary leadership's philosophy.
• Support training needs of kitchen staff. Work with Sous chef to document and track required training.
• Oversee elevated food preparation requirements, including accommodating dietary restrictions and food allergies in compliance with food safety standards.
• Foster effective communication with front-of-house teams and venue leadership to ensure seamless service and operational flow.
• Contribute to pre-shift meetings, focusing on opportunities to improve performance and support venue success.
• Model company service basics. Communicate and uphold corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 2+ years' kitchen experience in multiple stations of high-volume kitchen required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated team player and self-starter
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching, development, and clear communication of expectations
• Ability to run all kitchen stations and expo
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation procedures
• Basic computer knowledge/skills required

Licenses / Certifications

• State Alcohol Education Card required upon hire
• Certified Food Safety Manager certification required within 90 days of hire
• Must meet all requirements to receive required airport SIDA badge, including successful completion of a background check

Physical Requirements

Speak, hear, and use non-verbal cues to communicate with guests. Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items. Walk up and down stairs while navigating the venue. Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and frequently sit, kneel, bend, and reach to move goods. Manual dexterity for tasks such as using a computer and handling dishes.

Working Conditions

Restaurant kitchen environment subject to both kitchen and customer areas and in close proximity to others.

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