Kitchen Supervisor

Kitchen Supervisor General Job Description A Kitchen Supervisor manages daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production, staff compliance with safety standards, and efficient workflow. Key responsibilities include training, managing inventory, controlling food costs, and assisting in menu planning. They serve as a bridge between line cooks and executive management to maintain service standards. Duties and Responsibilities  Operations Management: Supervise food preparation, portion control, and presentation to ensure consistency.  Staff Leadership: Train, mentor, schedule, and evaluate kitchen personnel.  Food Safety/Sanitation: Enforce strict compliance with health department regulations and sanitation standards.  Inventory/Cost Control: Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and minimize waste to control costs.  Equipment Maintenance: Monitor kitchen equipment functionality and schedule maintenance.  Menu Support: Assist in menu planning, recipe standardization, and pricing. Education and Training  Experience: 2-4 years of experience in a commercial kitchen, including previous supervisory experience.  Certifications: ServSafe Food Handler certification is typically preferred. Knowledge and Experience  Leadership: Ability to lead, delegate, and work effectively under pressure.  Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and handle staff issues.  Technical Skills: Knowledge of inventory management systems and basic computer skills. Working Conditions  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires standing for long periods, walking, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.  Operates in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, environment.  Due to our business demands, you must be able to work nights, weekends, special events and holidays.  Victory Casino Cruises has a no visible tattoo policy. For this position you must be cleared of all visible tattoos.  You must be able to successfully pass a drug test, physical, background screening, and credit check.  You will be required to obtain a Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC) and Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).  Acceptable documents to obtain badging are Passport OR Government issued photo ID and certified copy of Birth Certificate. Supporting documents would be needed for a name change. Please note that individuals with pending court cases or who are currently on probation will not qualify for badging approval.