Culinary Supervisor

Culinary Supervisor

The Culinary Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring food quality, safety, cleanliness, and efficient production. This position provides leadership and guidance to kitchen staff, assists with training and scheduling, and helps maintain high standards of food preparation and guest satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support kitchen staff during daily operations.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to company recipes, standards, and specifications.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing culinary team members.
• Maintain compliance with all health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food products.
• Monitor labor and food costs and help control waste.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and assist with scheduling as needed.
• Address and resolve operational issues in a timely manner.
• Support special events, banquets, and catering functions as assigned.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of culinary experience, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Banquets experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, and kneel

Disclaimer: All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the "at will" employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free. Peregrine Hospitality participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.