Lead Kitchen Supervisor: Drive High-Volume Service

Ryman Hospitality Properties; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryman Hospitality Properties seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to keep a high-volume kitchen running smoothly, ensuring quality, timing, and presentation. You will lead the line, support the team, and maintain a clean, efficient operation that thrives in a music-driven venue.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, decisive, and brings both culinary skill and leadership to the table, with 2+ years of kitchen experience across multiple stations and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' kitchen experience in multiple stations of a high-volume kitchen.
• State Alcohol Education Card required upon hire.
• Certified Food Safety Manager certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure timely food production, quality, and consistency with brand standards.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Leadership

Kitchen stations

Sanitation

Computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ryman Hospitality Properties seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to keep a high-volume kitchen running smoothly, ensuring quality, timing, and presentation. You will lead the line, support the team, and maintain a clean, efficient operation that thrives in a music-driven venue.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, decisive, and brings both culinary skill and leadership to the table, with 2+ years of kitchen experience across multiple stations and relevant certifications.