Onboard Kitchen Supervisor – Lead a Creative Culinary Team

Yacht StarShip; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Subsidized parking

Free and discounted tickets

Professional growth

Job summary

Craft Tampa, a waterfront dining vessel in downtown Tampa, seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead on the line and supervise culinary teammates during brunch, lunch, dinner, and special cruises.

You will ensure prep, station readiness, food safety, and consistent plating, while coordinating with front-of-house to deliver an exceptional guest experience aboard the vessel. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, shift coverage, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume food service; upscale plated-service a plus.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred, or ability to obtain.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations, including prep, station setup, service, and closing.
• Lead by example on the line and supervise, coach, and train culinary team members.
• Confirm prep levels, ingredients, and supplies are ready for each scheduled cruise.
• Execute established recipes and plating standards with consistent quality, portions, and timing.
• Coordinate ticket flow and course timing with front-of-house leadership; communicate special requests and dietary needs clearly.
• Assist with staffing coverage and labor efficiency based on cruise schedules and guest counts.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, proper storage, and FIFO product rotation.
• Help control food costs and waste through accurate prep, portioning, and product handling.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and a clean, organized open kitchen.
• Follow vessel safety procedures and coordinate with onboard leadership as needed.
• Support onboarding and build a professional kitchen culture grounded in teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication

Food cost controls

Staff coaching

Open kitchen operations

Job description

Craft Tampa, a waterfront dining vessel in downtown Tampa, seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead on the line and supervise culinary teammates during brunch, lunch, dinner, and special cruises.

You will ensure prep, station readiness, food safety, and consistent plating, while coordinating with front-of-house to deliver an exceptional guest experience aboard the vessel. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, shift coverage, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.