Lead Kitchen Supervisor — High-Volume Culinary Ops

Paylocity; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartolotta is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to provide leadership in a high-volume culinary environment. You will oversee the line and prep teams, ensuring accuracy, timing, and presentation align with our brand’s quality during all service periods.

Collaborate with Executive Chef and General Manager to control labor, manage inventory and vendor orders, train staff, prevent cross-contamination, and uphold safety and sanitation standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly with guests, staff, and leadership.
• Coordinate timelines, staff, and service flow with accuracy.
• Remain calm, adaptable, and decisive when plans change.
• Maintain high attention to detail in presentation and timing.
• Knowledge of menu, allergen awareness, and safe handling.
• Efficiently manage time and responsibilities during service.
• Read BEOs, use POS systems, assist with inventory and basic reporting.
• Available for evenings, weekends, and holidays per business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during peak service, ensuring stations are organized and orders meet standards.
• Coordinate flow from kitchen to dining room with proper timing and presentation.
• Enforce allergy protocols and clearly communicate requirements to the kitchen.
• Conduct line checks for flavor, rotation, and consistency across shifts.
• Monitor labor in real time and adjust staffing with leadership to hit targets.
• Assist Executive Chef with inventory management and vendor orders.
• Oversee delivery intake and proper storage of products.
• Monitor waste and implement strategies to reduce loss.
• Train and develop line cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers.
• Supervise kitchen personnel and uphold appearance standards.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and General Manager on performance feedback.
• Enforce Wisconsin sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Oversee cleaning schedules for kitchen, storage, and equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for kitchen equipment.

Skills

Lead and motivate a diverse team

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Food & beverage operations knowledge

Time-management

Reading BEOs and POS systems

Availability for varied schedules

Education

2+ years culinary experience in upscale/high-volume kitchen

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Bartolotta is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to provide leadership in a high-volume culinary environment. You will oversee the line and prep teams, ensuring accuracy, timing, and presentation align with our brand’s quality during all service periods.

Collaborate with Executive Chef and General Manager to control labor, manage inventory and vendor orders, train staff, prevent cross-contamination, and uphold safety and sanitation standards across the kitchen.