Princeton Kitchen Supervisor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tips commensurate with experience

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Career advancement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Alfalfa in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead a high-volume kitchen, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on every shift. As the first line of kitchen leadership, you will coach Back of House staff, uphold recipes, monitor sanitation, and drive timely order completion while maintaining focus on cost control.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate, health benefits coverage for employees, paid time off, sick leave, and clear opportunities for career growth within

Qualifications

• Experience in managing team scheduling and labor costs.
• Ability to oversee kitchen operations and expediting while maintaining quality.
• Lead Back of House team with enthusiasm and accountability.
• Up-to-date California Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily execution in a high-volume kitchen with accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead pre-shift meetings, set expectations, and prepare the team for shifts.
• Ensure adherence to recipes and proper food preparation techniques.
• Maintain an S-grade on County Health Inspections per guidelines.
• Sequence and complete all orders accurately and on time.
• Enforce food safety procedures and standards.
• Supervise clock-in/out and breaks for BOH staff per state regulations.
• Manage inventory, freshness, and waste; conduct inventories and orders.
• Provide ongoing feedback, develop and motivate kitchen staff.

Skills

Team scheduling

Labor costs

Kitchen operations

Expediting

Sanitation

Food handling

Tools

California Food Handler Card

Job description

Princeton Kitchen Supervisor # Princeton Kitchen SupervisorHot JobPrinceton - Princeton, NJ 08542## OverviewSalary Range$22.00 - $27.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAny## Description#### About AlfalfaAlfalfa was born at a farmers market in Hoboken, NJ in 2018 with a simple idea: inspire joy through balance. The bi-coastal all day California inspired eatery brings forward a menu with an ingredient-driven approach to providing real food and delightful hospitality in the communities it serves. We’re ingredient-obsessed, people-driven, and community-rooted. We are growing fast and building teams who care deeply about the experience they create.The RoleAlfalfa is looking for a skilled Kitchen Supervisor The Alfalfa Kitchen Supervisor ensures the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and consistently in alignment with Alfalfa’s food quality and safety standards on each shift. This role leads by example, maintains station execution, and safeguards the integrity of our food, systems, and culture on every shift. Kitchen Supervisors protect consistency in recipes, prep, and workflow while modeling professionalism, urgency, and accountability in the kitchen.As the first line of kitchen leadership, Kitchen Supervisors provide hands-on guidance and real-time coaching to Kitchen team members. They reinforce proper food handling, sanitation, and execution standards, address performance gaps as they arise, and help maintain a clean, organized, and high functioning kitchen. This role supports team development, builds shared accountability, and fosters a respectful, disciplined, and high performing Kitchen environment fully aligned with The Alfalfa Way.Job Responsibilities* Drive daily execution in a high-volume kitchen environment with accuracy efficiency and appropriate speed* Lead the pre-shift “daily sprouts,” setting expectations and preparing the team for a successful shift* Ensure adherence to recipes and proper food preparation techniques* Maintain an 'S' grade on County Health Inspections, closely following the County's Food Safety Guidelines* Sequence and complete all orders (in-store & online) accurately and in line with Alfalfa's prep time standards* Enforce company food safety procedures and standards* Supervise and enforce proper clock-in/out procedures and breaks for all back of house employees in accordance with state and local regulations* Manage food preparation inventory, ensuring freshness and minimal waste* Track daily waste on their shift* Conduct inventories, place accurate orders with vendors, receive and inspect orders according to our high-quality standards.* Develop, motivate, and manage kitchen team members. Provide ongoing feedback, set expectations, and supervise day-to-day activities to ensure consistent delivery of the Alfalfa menu* Foster accountability, teamwork, and a respectful workplace* Provide timely feedback and performance support to leadershipSchedule* Full-Time hours which are subject to change based on business needs* Ability to work Saturday and Sunday 8 hour shift* Flexible scheduling throughout the weekJob Type: Full-Time / non-exemptCompensation: $22.00 - $27.00 / hourly Benefits:* Alfalfa contributes 50% toward employee healthcare and dental premiums* Competitive hourly rate + tips commensurate with experience* 5 Paid Time Off days per year* Paid Sick Leave, earn 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within the company* Employee discounts and perks, including complimentary meals and merchandise* Supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to inspiring joy## QualificationsJob Requirements* Experience in managing team scheduling and labor costs* Ability to oversee kitchen operations and expediting, ensuring the quality of ingredients and recipes are maintained* Enthusiastically and passionately lead the Back of House team* Carrying an up to date California Food Handler Card or ServSafe from an ANSI-accredited food handler program* Adherence to all established health, sanitation, and food & work safety practices* Physical Requirements- This position will require you to be standing for the duration of your shift, withholding all state mandated break/labor requirements. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching* Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays* Commitment to upholding The Alfalfa Way and maintaining a respectful team environment