Lead Kitchen Supervisor — Fast-Paced Hotel Dining

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Forty Five in Macon, GA, part of Mainsail Lodging & Development and Autograph Collection, seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to support daily kitchen operations and uphold high culinary standards across all outlets.

You will supervise staff, assist with food prep, sanitation, and service execution while maintaining a safe, efficient kitchen environment. Strong leadership and HACCP practices are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of kitchen experience in a hotel or fine dining preferred.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Previous culinary kitchen experience preferred.
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supervision and coordination of kitchen staff.
• Support chefs to maintain efficient workflow and operations.
• Direct flow of service from kitchen to dining areas.
• Demonstrate leadership and support team morale.
• Communicate orders and service needs with culinary and service teams.
• Maintain ownership and accountability for kitchen and restaurant performance.
• Perform basic and advanced food preparation as directed by the Chef.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all items.
• Uphold brand standards and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper stocking in all prep and storage areas.

Skills

Culinary basics

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hotel Forty Five in Macon, GA, part of Mainsail Lodging & Development and Autograph Collection, seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to support daily kitchen operations and uphold high culinary standards across all outlets.

You will supervise staff, assist with food prep, sanitation, and service execution while maintaining a safe, efficient kitchen environment. Strong leadership and HACCP practices are valued.