Kitchen Supervisor - Hen Quarter Prime

Kitchen Supervisor

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Kitchen Supervisor and play a key role in delivering the high-quality dining experience our guests have come to expect.

As a vital member of our culinary team, you'll be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, and supporting a positive, efficient team environment. Your leadership and attention to detail will help uphold our reputation for exceptional cuisine and ensure every dish meets our standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, to ensure the consistent quality and presentation of menu items.
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
• Ensure food safety, freshness, and adherence to recipe standards, maintaining high-quality culinary offerings.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage vendor relationships to minimize waste and control costs.
• Enforce strict adherence to health and safety standards, including food handling and sanitation practices.
• Generate reports on kitchen performance, inventory levels, and food cost analysis.
• Requires 5055 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen leadership role preferred.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Basic computer skills for inventory management and reporting.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during long shifts.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to handle knives, cookware, and kitchen equipment safely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Tolerance for exposure to heat, steam, noise, and open flames.
• Ability to navigate tight kitchen spaces and multitask efficiently.
• Visual and sensory acuity to inspect food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Eligibility for discounted meal plan at HBCU client locations

Who We Are:

Hen Quarter is a fun-casual, full-service restaurant inspired by the power of the table to bring people together and the rich culinary traditions of the south. With crispy fried chicken as our star, our menu blends traditional Southern classics with modern twists. We now invite guests to enjoy its weekend Endless Grande Buffet, featuring indulgent Southern cuisine at our Prime location.

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.