Fiume Pizzeria & Wine Bar Kitchen Supervisor
Who We Are Based in San Antonio, Texas, Zachry Hotels is a proven leader in the development, management and ownership of hospitality assets. At Zachry Hotels, we are passionate about hospitality and surround ourselves with team members who share that same passion. Our tenure in the hospitality and hotel industry has provided us the knowledge and key relationships for success in hotel management, operation, and development. We take care of our clients, business partners and each other as family, within a culture of service and accountability, where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.
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Position Overview The Kitchen Supervisor assists in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food production, high-quality standards, and adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. This role supports the culinary leadership team by supervising line staff, maintaining organization in the kitchen, and contributing to efficient production for restaurants, in-room dining, and banquets. The Kitchen Supervisor plays a vital role in supporting culinary excellence within a full-service hotel environment.
What You’ll Do Culinary Production & Line Supervision
- Supervise and support kitchen staff during food preparation, cooking, and service.
- Ensure all dishes meet hotel quality standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
- Assist with cooking and prepping food items across multiple stations as needed.
- Support execution of menus for restaurants, banquets, and special events.
Team Leadership & Support
- Provide guidance, direction, and hands-on training to line cooks, prep cooks, and stewards.
- Assist with onboarding and developing new kitchen team members.
- Promote a positive, respectful, and team-focused kitchen culture.
- Communicate daily production goals, station assignments, and service expectations.
Inventory, Storage & Cost Control
- Assist in monitoring inventory levels, maintaining pars, and organizing storage areas.
- Ensure proper rotation of food items (FIFO) to reduce waste and maintain freshness.
- Support cost-control efforts by monitoring portion sizes and minimizing product loss.
- Assist with receiving and verifying deliveries for quality and accuracy.
Safety, Sanitation & Cleanliness
- Uphold strict adherence to all health department regulations and sanitation guidelines.
- Ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and tools remain clean, sanitized, and well-maintained.
- Oversee proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control.
- Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards promptly.
Menu Execution & Operational Support
- Support chefs in preparing specials, seasonal dishes, and new menu items.
- Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and assist in preparing food according to event timelines.
- Help coordinate communication between cooks, expeditors, and servers to maintain service flow.
- Assist with quality control through tastings, inspections, and visual checks.
Administrative Duties
- Assist with maintaining production logs, temperature charts, and station checklists.
- Help with scheduling adjustments and labor planning as directed by culinary leadership.
- Support documentation of training, performance notes, and kitchen operations.
- Communicate shift hand-offs and updates clearly to incoming teams.
Additional Responsibilities
- Fill in for sous chefs or lead cooks when necessary.
- Support hotel-wide culinary events, tastings, and promotional functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support culinary operations.
- Maintain reliable and consistent attendance as an essential function of the role.
What You’ll Bring Required Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Previous culinary experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen preferred.
- Prior supervisory or lead-line experience preferred.
- Culinary training or certifications preferred.
- Experience supporting banquets or multi-outlet operations preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong cooking skills and knowledge of multiple stations.
- Ability to supervise, motivate, and support kitchen staff.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation procedures, and HACCP guidelines.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency.
Other Qualifications
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Professional appearance and adherence to culinary grooming standards.
- Strong passion for food, teamwork, and delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Licenses or Certificates
- Food Safe Serve/Texas Food Handlers Certification
- CPR certification
- TABC Preferred
?Zachry Hotels offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And many more
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Notice to Staffing Agencies Zachry Hotels (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.