KITCHEN SUPERVISOR - Uccello's Ristorante Caledonia

Uccello’s Hospitality Group (UHG) is a locally owned and operated West Michigan staple, founded on Italian family values. With eight restaurants across the Greater Grand Rapids area, we are proud to create a welcoming space for everyone at our table.

Our restaurant family includes:

• Uccello’s Ristorante: Caledonia, Downtown Grand Rapids, East Beltline, Grandville, Rockford, Standale/Walker
• Herb & Fire Pizzeria: Grandville, Knapp’s Corner

We are currently seeking an experienced and energetic Kitchen Supervisor to join our Caledonia team. This is a full-time, hourly position that requires at least two years of supervisory experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.

If you're passionate about hospitality and looking to grow with a company that values community, teamwork, and excellence, we’d love to meet you!

Kitchen Supervisor Job Description:
Support the management team and kitchen team in successfully executing all kitchen functions including food preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of team members in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

Kitchen Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities: (including, but not limited to)

• Consult with management team on making appropriate cuts of team members without compromising Guest Service and based on daily sales.
• Ensure that line checks are completed twice daily so that all food and products are consistently stored, prepared and served according to Uccello’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Make sure storage areas are clean, organized and properly stocked.
• Ensuring proper cooling procedures are being followed and documented.
• Team Member Check Out
• Ensure stations are properly stocked to complete day or night service and for the following day.
• Ensure Guest Service and ticket time standards are met and kitchen operations are efficient.
• Ensure Cleanliness and Sanitation standards are being maintained.
• Help control food cost and usage by following portioning guidelines, product storage procedures, standard recipes are being followed and waste control procedures are being used.
• Assist in the training of kitchen team members in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.

Kitchen Supervisor Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Banquet and catering experience preferred
• Pizzeria experience is a plus
• Strong operational background and ability to provide high-quality food and outstanding guest service.
• The ability to thrive under pressure. This is a high-volume operation.
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s operating area.
• Possess excellent basic math skills
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the stamina to work 10 to 12-hour shifts when necessary and at least 45 hours per week

Compensation & Benefits:

• Weekly competitive pay!
• An outstanding culture with a local, family-owned company
• Complimentary dining experiences
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervisory: 2 years (Required)
• Restaurant: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25