What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Supervisor position at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa?
Division Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
Description
The Kitchen Supervisor supports daily kitchen operations by ensuring consistent food quality, efficient workflow, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This role helps lead the culinary team, maintain operational excellence, and ensure a seamless guest dining experience. Your leadership and attention to detail directly impact guest satisfaction, team performance, and overall kitchen efficiency.
How You'll Shape The Experience & Future
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Description
The Kitchen Supervisor supports daily kitchen operations by ensuring consistent food quality, efficient workflow, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This role helps lead the culinary team, maintain operational excellence, and ensure a seamless guest dining experience. Your leadership and attention to detail directly impact guest satisfaction, team performance, and overall kitchen efficiency.
How You'll Shape The Experience & Future
- Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure food is prepared and presented to standards.
- Support food preparation, cooking, and plating during service as needed.
- Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation consistency.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Assist in training, coaching, and supervising kitchen staff.
- Support scheduling, task assignments, and team coordination.
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and stock management.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper food storage practices.
- Step in as lead in the absence of senior kitchen leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Solid knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Team-oriented with a hands-on leadership style
- Problem-solving mindset and calm under pressure
- Previous kitchen or culinary experience required
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of inventory, ordering, and kitchen operations
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Culinary training or certification preferred
- Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain
- Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
- Company-paid disability & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Employee discounts
- Paid vacation & sick time
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.