Upscale Hotel Kitchen Lead — 90-Day Task Force

altiussearchgroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client, a boutique hotel in Atlanta, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor for a temporary 90-day assignment to support daily kitchen operations, supervise the culinary team, and ensure food quality and execution.

The role involves leading by example, working hands-on across restaurant, café, and banquet services, and collaborating with culinary leadership to maintain high standards and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary/food service experience.
• Previous kitchen supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills and ability to work multiple stations.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Experience in an upscale restaurant, hotel, or high-volume culinary environment preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a new kitchen and make an immediate impact.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen staff during daily service.
• Work hands-on alongside the culinary team as needed.
• Assist with food preparation and execution across restaurant, café, and banquet operations.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and timing.
• Assist culinary leadership with menu planning, inventory, ordering, and management of supplies.
• Ensure stations are properly set up, maintained, and prepared for service.
• Monitor and enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Help troubleshoot operational issues during service and maintain an organized, efficient kitchen.
• Provide direction and support to cooks while fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Hands-on cooking

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Our client, a boutique hotel in Atlanta, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor for a temporary 90-day assignment to support daily kitchen operations, supervise the culinary team, and ensure food quality and execution.

The role involves leading by example, working hands-on across restaurant, café, and banquet services, and collaborating with culinary leadership to maintain high standards and efficient operations.