Lead Kitchen Supervisor — Growth & Benefits

MR WEST HOLDINGS LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mr. West Cafe & Bar is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily back-of-house operations at our Downtown Seattle location.

This leadership role reports to the Director of Operations and partners with the Café Manager to manage staffing, scheduling, and service quality. The ideal candidate has strong kitchen leadership, a focus on food safety, and the ability to coach a diverse team through breakfast, lunch, and happy hour periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Experience overseeing multiple kitchen stations and coordinating active service.
• Basic understanding of food costs, labor, inventory management, and waste control.
• Valid Food Handler's Card as required by Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily BOH operations, assigning stations and coverage based on business needs.
• Develop and manage BOH schedules in coordination with the Café Manager and Director of Operations.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on recipes, procedures, food safety, and kitchen execution.
• Provide ongoing feedback and address performance concerns; escalate as needed.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring recommendations for BOH positions.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily priorities, menu features, and service to the team.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Food safety

Staffing coordination

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Mr. West Cafe & Bar is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily back-of-house operations at our Downtown Seattle location.

This leadership role reports to the Director of Operations and partners with the Café Manager to manage staffing, scheduling, and service quality. The ideal candidate has strong kitchen leadership, a focus on food safety, and the ability to coach a diverse team through breakfast, lunch, and happy hour periods.