POSITION SUMMARY The Company operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for daily supervision of kitchen staff, sanitation, safety and guest service. Supervises food production and assists in administration of kitchen services in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations. Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management. Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management.

Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting. Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate. Ensures all communication containing Company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations. Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise the kitchen staff. Ensure new associates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve job expectations. Evaluate the staff’s job performance and coach and counsel as necessary. Clearly communicate to associates the standards of performance and their role in contributing to individual and team success. Ensure all required training occurs including orientation, safety, fire, food handling and blood-borne pathogen. Ensure staff compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, standards and regulations. Insist on a work environment that is free from harassment.

• Perform and supervise the staff’s compliance with consistent safe and sanitary food storage, preparation and cooking. Monitor and control maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment.  Supervise adherence to all safety protocols including handling and transportation of foods and knife work.

• Ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported to Engineering through proper channels.

• Order supplies and maintain accurate inventory as assigned.

• Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Train kitchen employees to maximize productivity and minimize waste.

• Promote and maintain effective communication between all food production areas within the kitchen.
• Check all work stations to ensure proper set-up and sanitation.
• On time and at work when scheduled, and in proper uniform.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
• Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to manager so that corrective measures may be taken.
• Comply with policies and procedures. Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures. Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned. Check with manager before leaving work area for any reason.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Any other tasks / duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Company may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

Education and Experience:

High school education plus schooling in culinary arts or related major. Two or more years of related experience. Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.

This position requires WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS and a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!Benefits we provide to our AMAZING Ambassadors:

• Medical benefits after 60 days of employment
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401K after one year of employment 
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Employee Lunches

About the Company:The Wurzak Hotel Group (“WHG”) is a Philadelphia based,vertically integrated owner, developer and operator of premium branded full service, extended stay and focus service hotels. WHG gains its competitive advantage by developing talent within the organization who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit ofour leadership team and who seek to create value through tireless innovation and a tight focus on the operational details.

The Wurzak Hotel Group (“WHG”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws