Senior Kitchen Supervisor - Cost-Control & Menu Planning

pixar; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville seeks an experienced kitchen leader to craft weekly, cost-efficient menus for a high-volume café. You will work with the Chef Team to plan from-scratch menus, ensure quality and safety, and train cafe staff while maintaining budget targets and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a passion for food in a fast-paced environment. Join a top culinary team and enjoy nights and weekends free, while contributing to a beloved

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in varied kitchen leadership roles.
• At least 3 years in a similar capacity.
• Proficient in verbal, written, and digital communication.
• Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, dining room staff, and guests.
• Demonstrated excellence in guest service skills: reliable, consistent and courteous.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly cost-efficient menus seasonally inspired and broadly appealing.
• Support chefs and line cooks for weekly from-scratch menu prep at high volume.
• Provide input for kitchen personnel and schedule evaluation.
• Train cafe staff in safety, cleanliness, and guest services.
• Ensure supplies are ordered, received, and stored per budget and procedures.
• Manage cost containment through ordering, menu selection and utilization.
• Attend weekly menu planning meetings.
• Pursue ongoing education to enhance knowledge and management skills.
• Ad hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication skills

High volume kitchen

Knife skills

Food cost management

Menu planning

Verbal communication

Vendor communication

Tools

Google Sheets

Docs

Excel

Slack

Job description

Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville seeks an experienced kitchen leader to craft weekly, cost-efficient menus for a high-volume café. You will work with the Chef Team to plan from-scratch menus, ensure quality and safety, and train cafe staff while maintaining budget targets and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a passion for food in a fast-paced environment. Join a top culinary team and enjoy nights and weekends free, while contributing to a beloved