Kitchen Supervisor (64037)

Catawba Two Kings Casino 

Food and Beverage Kitchen Supervisor 

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Position Summary - The Kitchen Supervisor plays a key leadership role in daily culinary operations, supporting the Kitchen Manager in managing high-volume, multi-outlet food service within a fast-paced casino environment. This position is hands-on, people-focused, and execution-driven, ensuring consistent food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction across restaurants, buffets, banquets, lounges, and special events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations across one or multiple casino food outlets 

• Execute menus to established standards, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and portion control 

• Monitor service flow and lead service during peak periods, special events, promotions, and high-volume casino traffic 

• Ensure all recipes, prep standards, and plating guidelines are followed accurately 

• Collaborating with the Kitchen Manager and executive team members on menu development, seasonal features, and casino promotions 

• Supervise, train, coach, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen leads 

• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and shift coverage to meet operational demands 

• Maintain a positive, professional kitchen culture that emphasizes teamwork and accountability 

• Enforce kitchen policies, performance standards, and disciplinary procedures when necessary 

• Build stronger cross-functional relationships within the team to support overall performance 

• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, and waste reduction 

• Support ordering, receiving, and storage of food and supplies 

• Monitor food costs, yields, and portion control to meet budget targets 

• Assist with monthly inventories and cost of goods tracking and waste control 

• Ensure culinary execution aligns with the casino’s brand, service standards, and guest expectations 

• Respond professionally to guest feedback or special requests 

• Support VIP events, banquets, and high-profile casino functions as needed 

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, 24/7 operations 

• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices 

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills 

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events 

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of progressive food & beverage experience, preferably in a hotel, restaurant or casino environment. Previous F&B lead roles in culinary or operations experience required 

Education 

• Culinary degree or formal training preferred but not required 

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be able to obtain a Catawba Gaming License. 

Physical Requirements  

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; bend to open/use lower drawers or cabinetry; to talk, hear, and see. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids. Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs. Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms. Standing and walking for entire length of shift. Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at waist, bending and squatting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities on this job at any time. 

Revised 10.05.22 Catawba Indian Nation exercises INDIAN PREFERENCE Native American Indian preference shall apply to this position pursuant to the Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act (24 U.S.C. 450, et seq.), 25 CFR 271.44 and other relevant laws (title 25, U.S. code, Section 472 & 473)