Kitchen Supervisor - PM Shift

The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is seeking a PM Shift Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily back‑of‑house operations, supervise prep and line cooks, and ensure food quality and health code compliance under the guidance of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

The role requires hands‑on kitchen leadership, strong HACCP knowledge, and the ability to maintain high culinary standards while mentoring staff on shift.

Qualifications

• Hands-on culinary skills with leadership experience in a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly under pressure and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily kitchen activities and supervise line cooks.
• Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meets standards.
• Enforce HACCP guidelines and monitor temps; maintain sanitation logs.
• Assist with scheduling, training, and coaching.
• Monitor inventory, place requisitions, and track waste.
• Communicate specials and dietary requests to service staff.

Skills

Culinary proficiency

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe)

Tools

Inventory software

Cost control tools

Job description

The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is hiring a PM Shift Kitchen Supervisor. The hotel kitchen supervisor manages daily back-of-house operations, oversees prep and line cooks, and ensures food quality and health code compliance under the guidance of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 to 3 years of hands-on commercial kitchen experience, with prior leadership or lead-cook tenure preferred.
• Certifications: Valid Food Protection Manager Certification (e.g., ServSafe).
• Hard Skills: Culinary technique, portion and cost control, inventory tracking, and basic food-service software proficiency.
• Soft Skills: Leadership, clear communication, problem-solving under pressure, and physical stamina (ability to stand for long shifts and lift heavy items).

Responsibilities

• Shift Supervision: Direct daily work activities, coordinate food production, and manage line pacing during peak service.
• Quality & Presentation: Inspect food plating, portion sizes, and garnishes to ensure brand and culinary standards.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Enforce HACCP guidelines, monitor holding temperatures, and maintain daily kitchen sanitation logs.
• Staff Management: Assist with scheduling, on-the-job training, performance coaching, and shift briefings.
• Inventory & Ordering: Monitor food stock levels, check incoming deliveries, track waste, and place requisitions.
• Front-of-House Liaison: Communicate daily specials, 86'd (out-of-stock) items, and guest dietary requests to F&B service staff.