Supervisor-Kitchen

Seoulstart; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Seoulstart in Missouri is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee cooks and kitchen staff, set presentation standards, monitor portions and garnish quality, and help manage food inventory and safety logs.

The role requires 4–6 years in kitchen or food service and at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity. You will lead training, scheduling, and performance coaching while ensuring professionalism, safety training compliance, and strong guest communication.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of related kitchen or food service work experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk for extended periods during shifts.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Complete required safety training and certifications as mandated.
• Maintain clean, professional uniform and personal appearance at all times.
• Clear and professional communication skills with diverse team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers daily
• Determine food presentation standards and create decorative food displays
• Monitor portion sizes, arrangement, and food garnish quality before service
• Track quantity of food prepared and notify staff of menu specials
• Prepare special meals and substitute items as needed for guests
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various operational tasks
• Monitor and maintain stock of kitchen supplies and food inventory
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and product tracking
• Ensure food quality meets specifications, elevate issues to manager
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating kitchen employees
• Coach, counsel, and discipline team members to improve performance
• Follow all safety, security, and company policies and procedures
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions
• Address guest service needs and maintain professional communication
• Ensure team adherence to quality expectations and company standards

Skills

Leadership

Team communication

Safety awareness

Stamina/physical endurance

Professionalism

Education

Culinary or Hospitality vocational degree

Job description

What you'd do:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers daily
• Determine food presentation standards and create decorative food displays
• Monitor portion sizes, arrangement, and food garnish quality before service
• Track quantity of food prepared and notify staff of menu specials
• Prepare special meals and substitute items as needed for guests
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various operational tasks
• Monitor and maintain stock of kitchen supplies and food inventory
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and product tracking
• Ensure food quality meets specifications, elevate issues to manager
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating kitchen employees
• Coach, counsel, and discipline team members to improve performance
• Follow all safety, security, and company policies and procedures
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions
• Address guest service needs and maintain professional communication
• Ensure team adherence to quality expectations and company standards

What they want:

• 4 to 6 years of related kitchen or food service work experience
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Ability to stand, sit, walk for extended periods during shifts
• Ability to reach overhead and below knees, bend, twist, stoop
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Complete required safety training and certifications as mandated
• Maintain clean, professional uniform and personal appearance at all times
• Clear and professional communication skills with diverse team members

Nice to have:

• Technical, Trade, or Vocational School degree in culinary or hospitality 4 to 6 years of related kitchen or food service work experience
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Ability to stand, sit, walk for extended periods during shifts
• Ability to reach overhead and below knees, bend, twist, stoop
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Complete required safety training and certifications as mandated
• Maintain clean, professional uniform and personal appearance at all times
• Clear and professional communication skills with diverse team members