Closing Kitchen Supervisor

**JOB TITLE**:Closing Kitchen Supervisor**

LOCATION: City Centre Grille/Langford Lanes located at 1097 Langford Parkway, Victoria BC.

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage Service

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager

HOURS: Full-time (35-40 hours/week). Evening and weekend hours are required.

**GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE**

Closing Kitchen Supervisor is the second in command of the Kitchen and first in command in the absence of the Kitchen Manager. The Closing Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. To succeed in this role, you must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while making sure that a high level of detail is paid to orders, cleaning tasks, and daily kitchen closing duties - temperature logs, dating and rotation of stock, etc.. The Closing Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for supervising the line cooks and dishwashers, and may be required to take on the Expo position during busy times to keep the flow of service going smoothly.

**TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently, especially during peak times
- Leading by example, and ensuring all Kitchen staff follow the closing procedures
- Prepare all menu items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
- Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant
- Monitor food quality, and ensure proper standards of food preparation, rotation and storage
- Be supportive of team members, and maintain a high level of professionalism and quality service within the BOH department and between departments
- Supervise and control food quality, food cost, labour (cutting shifts when business is slow to manage hours), and food waste
- Help train Back of House staff (cooks and dishwashers) on menu items, organization and daily procedures using company training plans. Coaching staff on performance, as well as communicating any performance concerns or policy violations to management in a timely manner
- Leading by example, adhere at all times to City Centre Park policies and procedures
- Work with the Kitchen Manager and scheduled staff to complete and document daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are completed
- Understand online ordering systems, kitchen equipment, and safe practices
- Clean and maintain kitchen in practicing excellent safety, sanitation and organizational skills
- Ensure quality and safety of the Kitchen by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items
- Enforce responsible food service management; be knowledgeable in current Food Safe Handling
- Build and maintain a positive and respectful work environment for all kitchen staff.
- Communicate effectively with the Back of House and Front of House staff.
- Ensure that kitchen staff follow recipes and food orders to accurately prepare all food orders accurately
- Support on the line where needed, and as needed.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum of 4 years’ culinary experience
- Food Safe Certificate (Level 1 minimum)
- Criminal Record Check
- Inventory or ordering experience is required
- Experience working with inventory control systems is an asset
- Ability to problem solve and have effective time management skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

**CORE CHARACTERISTICS**
- Team player - collaborate with other workers, supervisors and managers to achieve effective and efficient results.
- Attention to detail - pays attention to food standards, cost, inventory levels, employee capabilities, and safety.
- Leadership and Management skills - ability to train and oversee kitchen staff and keeping them motivated. Professionalism in attitude and communications with all employees
- Pride in your work - Perform high quality work in a timely and efficient manner.
- Organizational skills - time management, awareness of events and large group reservations, and ability to multitask.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of working being performed by people assigned to this classification. At times, the employee may find the kitchen environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational, time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks. This job requires shift work, evenings, weekends and holidays fluctuating with the needs of the facility.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every Weekend

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Restaurant: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safety Certification (req