Kitchen Supervisor - Italian Restaurant
essenza italian eateary marketTallahassee (FL)
Kitchen Supervisor - Italian Restaurant
Posted today
essenza italian eateary marketTallahassee (FL)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Job Description Kitchen Supervisor
Essenza Italian Restaurant–FortLauderdale, FL
Essenza is looking for a motivated Kitchen Supervisor to lead our back‑of‑house team and help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. This is a hands‑on leadership position ideal for someone who enjoys coaching others, improving processes, and ensuring consistent food quality.
Responsibilities:
Supervise daily kitchen operations during service.
Lead and support line cooks and prep cooks.
Organize prep production and assign daily tasks.
Ensure recipes and food quality standards are followed.
Maintain cleanliness and food safety (ServSafe certification mandatory).
Monitor inventory and prepare daily/weekly purchasing lists.
Receive and organize deliveries.
Reduce waste and improve kitchen efficiency.
Train new kitchen team members.
Work closely with ownership to improve systems and operations.
Qualifications:
2+ years of kitchen leadership experience preferred.
Experience in fast‑paced casual or Italian restaurants is a plus.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to lead by example and work alongside the team.
Reliable, detail‑oriented, and proactive.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay based on experience.
Opportunity to grow with a new and expanding restaurant.
Supportive team environment.
Performance‑based growth opportunities.
Before you apply
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A number in mind
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Your notice period
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