Lead Kitchen Supervisor — Elevate the Guest Experience

Quest Food Management Services; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead on-the-floor kitchen operations, ensuring safety and high food quality. You’ll supervise team members, direct service flow, and uphold sanitation standards to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and adherence to food safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Strong English communication and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Cook or Kitchen Assistant.
• Current Food Protection certification.
• Current Allergen Awareness certificate.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, visible floor presence each shift and set the tone for performance and professionalism.
• Direct kitchen staff during service, assign stations, manage workflow, and intervene to uphold standards.
• Coach and train staff in real time and address performance gaps constructively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Team coaching

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead on-the-floor kitchen operations, ensuring safety and high food quality. You’ll supervise team members, direct service flow, and uphold sanitation standards to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and adherence to food safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Strong English communication and a proactive attitude are essential.