Lead Kitchen Supervisor — Fast-Paced & Quality-Driven

TMC Hospitality; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Drift Santa Barbara is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily culinary execution across our F&B outlets, Dusk & Dawn. This role rewards hands-on kitchen leadership, a passion for consistent plating, and the ability to coordinate with the F&B Manager and Executive Chef to uphold the Drift standard—thoughtful, place-rooted, and guest-focused.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a lead kitchen role, strong food safety knowledge, and a Food Handler Certification, with a calm, accountable

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory kitchen role.
• Strong food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Experience managing inventory and maintaining organization.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment.
• Food Handler Certification (required).
• A calm, accountable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Run opening and closing procedures.
• Keep service organized, efficient, and on standard.
• Coach and train team members on recipes, execution, and cleanliness.
• Ensure consistent food preparation and presentation.
• Follow and enforce standardized recipes.
• Monitor ingredient quality and freshness.
• Accommodate special guest requests when appropriate.
• Manage ordering and inventory levels.
• Conduct product counts and monitor waste.
• Support food cost control initiatives.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Work alongside the Executive Chef on menu updates.
• Coordinate with the F&B Manager on daily execution.
• Support special events and hotel programming as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Team leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Calm leadership

Job description

Drift Santa Barbara is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily culinary execution across our F&B outlets, Dusk & Dawn. This role rewards hands-on kitchen leadership, a passion for consistent plating, and the ability to coordinate with the F&B Manager and Executive Chef to uphold the Drift standard—thoughtful, place-rooted, and guest-focused.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a lead kitchen role, strong food safety knowledge, and a Food Handler Certification, with a calm, accountable