Overnight Kitchen Supervisor

Highgate; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Overnight Kitchen Supervisor in Miami to oversee late-night culinary operations and in-room dining. You will independently manage all kitchen activities, ensure highest food quality and safety, and coordinate with the front desk and guest services for accurate order timing and guest satisfaction.

The role requires 3+ years of hotel or related experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining brand standards during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel or related field with progressive responsibilities.
• Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of health codes and safe food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight culinary operations and IRD orders with strict quality standards.
• Serve as the sole culinary authority on duty during the overnight shift.
• Coordinate with overnight front desk and guest services for timely delivery.
• Enforce food safety, temperature logging, and sanitation protocols.
• Manage storage and FIFO for perishable ingredients during night hours.
• Inspect outgoing dishes for presentation and portion control.
• Prepare morning mise en place and support daytime breakfast teams.
• Maintain shift logs, inventory counts, and waste tracking.
• Lead deep cleaning and equipment shutdowns before morning crew arrives.
• Attend required meetings and participate in MOD coverage as needed.

Skills

Windows proficiency

F&B preparation techniques

Food safety knowledge

Effective communication

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

4-year college degree (optional)

2-year college degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Inspired by the human condition in its many forms, E11EVEN Club Hotel & Residences were created to promote an exclusive, personal and self-curated way of being. At the Residences, choice surrounds you all day long.

Whether you jetset or prefer to reset, these residences offer moments and experiences that speak to each individual’s taste and preference. Located within the creative and thriving metropolis of Miami, E11even Club Hotel & Residences perfectly reflect the vibrancy of its surroundings, people and culture.

So reimagine yourself here and get to the essence of what living your way, is truly all about.

Overview

The Overnight Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing overnight culinary operations, executing in-room dining (IRD) orders, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene during the late-night and early-morning hours. Operating independently in a luxury hotel and residential condominium environment, this working supervisor manages all culinary production, ensures rapid order execution for overnight guests, and prepares early-morning mise en place and breakfast staging for the morning shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute all late-night and overnight menu items—ranging from luxury comfort foods and late-night snacks to early breakfast orders with precision, consistency, and flawless plating.
• Function as the sole culinary authority on duty during the overnight shift, managing time, prep lists, and ticket queues efficiently without direct supervision.
• Coordinate directly with the overnight front desk, guest experience team, and in-room dining order takers to ensure accurate order timing, dietary compliance, and prompt dispatch.
• Strictly enforce and execute food safety, temperature logging, and sanitation protocols throughout the shift in accordance with local health codes and brand standards.
• Monitor walk-in coolers, reach-ins, and dry storage to ensure proper labeling, dating, and First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rotation of all perishable ingredients.
• Inspect all outgoing dishes for visual appeal, correct portioning, and exact flavour profiles before releasing them to room service or public dining areas.
• Initiate and execute foundational prep work, butchery, batch cooking, and station restocking to set up the morning breakfast and daytime culinary teams for success.
• Complete detailed shift logs, inventory counts, waste tracking reports, and equipment status notes for the Executive Chef and morning sous chefs.
• Direct and perform deep cleaning, sanitization, and equipment breakdown of the entire kitchen workspace before the morning crew arrives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 3 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 4 or more years of related experience.
• Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
• Comply with Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Rate of pay $25.00 per hour.
• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 11/8/2026 and will remain open for at least 60 days.