Lead Kitchen Supervisor — High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Coury Hospitality; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead back-of-house operations with a focus on culinary excellence, safety, and efficiency. You will manage line cooking, supervise staff, and ensure consistent, high-quality plates in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, mentorship of cooks, and rigorous adherence to food safety standards. Hotel Citrine and Coury Hospitality value thoughtful hospitality and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Solid culinary background with professional kitchen experience.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to lead a team hands-on while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent knife skills and station organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise kitchen line operations ensuring culinary excellence and cleanliness across shifts.
• Assist with preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes using diverse techniques.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring clear communication and a professional, team-focused culture.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, temperature control, storage, and rotation.
• Train and mentor cooks and prep staff, upholding quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Manage station setup and daily kitchen operations for readiness and precision.
• Minimize food waste and contribute to food cost and inventory controls.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team supervision

Food safety

Line cooking

Knife skills

Menu execution

Job description

Coury Hospitality in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead back-of-house operations with a focus on culinary excellence, safety, and efficiency. You will manage line cooking, supervise staff, and ensure consistent, high-quality plates in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, mentorship of cooks, and rigorous adherence to food safety standards. Hotel Citrine and Coury Hospitality value thoughtful hospitality and teamwork across departments.