Kitchen Supervisor & Team Lead — Prep, Safety, Inventory

Plan-IT-Eats; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIt Eats in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily food preparation, supervise staff, and ensure timely service.

You will oversee inventory, safety compliance, portion control, and training. The role requires hands-on menu planning, cost awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team focused on quality, consistency, and sanitation, with opportunities to contribute to menu development and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef.
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients.
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
• Supervise food prep and cooking.
• Check food plating and temperature.
• Establish portion sizes.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and plating techniques.
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices.
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff leadership

Food safety awareness

Menu planning

Team coordination

Education

Culinary certification/Restaurant Management degree

Job description

PlanIt Eats in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily food preparation, supervise staff, and ensure timely service.

You will oversee inventory, safety compliance, portion control, and training. The role requires hands-on menu planning, cost awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team focused on quality, consistency, and sanitation, with opportunities to contribute to menu development and kitchen operations.