Description

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine animals. As part of our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our guests, we operate a vibrant cafe offering a variety of food and beverage options.

Join our reputable culinary team as a Kitchen Supervisor! We are seeking an experienced Kitchen supervisor to join the team at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The Kitchen Supervisor will assist the Executive Chef as a point person of leadership to the culinary and POP team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands, and work environment associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations for the Café and Catering events as scheduled. 
• Assist with the coordinating of food and kitchenware orders. 
• Assist with inventory and organization of storage areas and oversee checking in and putting away food orders. 
• Assist in the development of menu items. 
• Be an onsite supervisor during food service times. 
• The Cafe operates 5-7 days per week from 8:30am-6:30pm
• Managing time effectively to ensure all BEO/menu items are completed prior to service times and according to recipe guidelines. 
• Managing the team that is scheduled in the kitchen or pantry areas. 
• Assist with on-the-job training of new employees ensuring all staff are set up for success. 
• Attending and executing each assigned event to ensure that it runs smoothly from the set-up to the break-down.
• Assisting in post-event tasks including inputting payroll and inventory as directed. 

Performs other related duties as needed. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• 2 years of experience in a lead culinary role with experience in catering or high volume. 
• Experience in a stadium setting is preferred. 
• Ability to produce menu items consistently and in high volume. 
• Leadership qualities with a focus on team development 

Specialized Skills:

• Excellent listening and communication skills 
• Renowned time management and organization skills 
• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond a client’s needs. 
• The ability to work alone and as a team. 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn and adapt quickly. 

Work Environment

This position will consist of event attendance, preparation, assist with set up, and breakdown. This position works mostly out of and mainly stay within Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Uniform Requirements:

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving through an event space, and traveling from venue to venue 
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs.

Core Value and Competency Requirements

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness, and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently, and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors, and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Benefits:

• This is considered a full-time position with hourly pay based on experience.
• Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, life, 401k, short & long term disability.
• The schedule for this position may range depending on business needs but will often consist of either a morning shift or a later shift. 
• Flexible schedule, in a unique and exciting work location.
• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles.
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.