Lead Kitchen Supervisor & Guest Experience Chef

OCI Hospitality; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OCI Hospitality in Tampa, FL is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and assist in leading a team. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in food preparation and service, while maintaining strong guest relations and inventory controls.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. This is a full-time position based on-site at our Tampa location.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and a professional image.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the oversight of all day-to-day operational activities of the department.
• Maintains personal connections with guests, clients and community organizations to encourage guest loyalty.
• Assists in supervising team members with recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling, performance management, counseling and other team member relations issues.
• Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform any position in the department.
• Prepares foods according to specifications and quality standards established in recipes and procedures.
• Prepares equipment and food based on forecasted needs and events.
• Maintains working knowledge of all kitchen machinery operations.
• Maintains updated knowledge related to current menu options, preparation methods and techniques, and ingredients.
• Maintains inventory controls and dates all incoming products.
• Assists in monitoring and upholding policies and procedures for safety of guests and team members.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness throughout the department.
• Assists team members and other departments as needed to contribute to operational efficiency.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Professional image

Job description

OCI Hospitality in Tampa, FL is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and assist in leading a team. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in food preparation and service, while maintaining strong guest relations and inventory controls.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. This is a full-time position based on-site at our Tampa location.