Lead Culinary Supervisor - High-Volume Campus Kitchen

ASM Global; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends seeks a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate the day-to-day kitchen operations at the University of California, Los Angeles Coliseum venue. Reporting to the venue Executive and/or Sous Chef, you will drive service standards, ensure timely food preparation, and manage opening and closing duties.

You will lead a high-volume kitchen team, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with chefs, vendors, and staff to exceed guest expectations while upholding company policies and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2–3 years experience in a fast-paced, high-end club or restaurant.
• Culinary training or equivalent professional background.
• Ability to interact well with co-workers.
• Ability to evaluate guest satisfaction and ensure service standards.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain logs.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with venue Chefs the activities of the kitchen staff, vendors and visitors.
• Sets pace and tone for the shift.
• Must be able to set up and prepare all menu food items in a timely manner and in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure completion of all opening and closing duties.
• Responsible for ensuring that the replenishment and rotation of stock is completed.
• High level of sanitation awareness and conscientiousness.
• Ability to follow directions precisely and consistently.
• Ensure proper food storage.
• Adheres to company guidelines and house rules, always exceeds guest expectations.
• Encourages teamwork with fellow associates and other departments within the facility.
• Maintains positive working relationship with all company team members.
• Motivates the team, stays positive and fosters active learning.
• Conducts meetings daily and additionally as needed and facilitates communication.
• Monitors compliance with OSHA, health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and kitchen spaces.
• Monitors facility maintenance.
• Plans food production based on expected number of guests.
• Monitor production using standardized recipes, and policies as well as food safety standards and procedures.
• Ensure quality and compliance on a daily basis. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks daily, weekly and monthly.
• Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, guest service or facility cleanliness.
• Takes ownership of workspace safety, sanitation and efficiency.
• Must hold yourself to a high standard and lead by example.
• Ensure all required logs are maintained daily, weekly and/or monthly as needed.
• Assess staffing needs and communicate with the venue Chefs to schedule accordingly as well as cutting labor based on business needs.
• Monitors and ensures constant safety of team members. Instructing on proper procedures and/or PPE.
• Ensures that all employees are dressed properly for their shift with a clean uniform, tidy appearance, hair covering and slip resistant shoes.
• Must maintain personal health and sanitation standards and keep good hygiene.
• Must always present professionally. Clean uniform, tidy appearance, hair covering and slip resistant shoes.
• Expected to maintain extensive knowledge of the outlet's menu and all offerings we provide.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced venues

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Legends seeks a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate the day-to-day kitchen operations at the University of California, Los Angeles Coliseum venue. Reporting to the venue Executive and/or Sous Chef, you will drive service standards, ensure timely food preparation, and manage opening and closing duties.

You will lead a high-volume kitchen team, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with chefs, vendors, and staff to exceed guest expectations while upholding company policies and safety regulations.