Kitchen Supervisor - Wiseguy Pizza

Kitchen Supervisor

At Wiseguy Pizza, we believe in the art of crafting good pizzas with a vision and dedication to excellence. As a Kitchen Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of pizza preparation, quality, and service. You'll lead a team that shares your passion for authentic, old-world pies and be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations. We value leadership, creativity, and a commitment to providing a positive experience for our guests and team members alike.

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 kitchen supervisory experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• In-depth knowledge of pizza preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

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) plan with a 4% match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, and Restaurants
• Meal plan discounts for you and your relatives at our HBCU client locations

Like any artistic endeavor, it starts with having vision at Wiseguy Pizza. Anyone can make a dough and slather it in sauce and cheese. We like to think we have a point of view about what makes a slice not just good, but damn good.

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. Thompson Hospitality

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.