Culinary Supervisor

About the role

The Study at University of Chicago is seeking a full-time Culinary Supervisor to lead the kitchen team at their British-inspired gastropub, "Truth be Told." The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment of the restaurant as a top dining destination in the Hyde Park area.

Responsibilities

• Utilize effective leadership skills to engage, motivate, and develop staff
• Identify and communicate training needs to the Executive Chef
• Supervise all aspects of the hotel's food production while maintaining profitable F&B operations and the highest quality products and service levels
• Complete the setup and breakdown of a section, including detailed cleaning of the work area and surrounding areas
• Maintain the food quality to the Chef’s standards; ensure a consistent product each time
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stock, food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
• Support training efforts on food execution and all aspects of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards
• Explain menu items to Front of House team members, understand allergy concerns, and answer general inquiries
• Maintain accurate knowledge of all menu items and beverage programs
• Know and enforce all local health sanitation laws
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments

Requirements

• Strong desire to continually learn and the ability to maintain a courteous demeanor
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience: 2+ years experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in English required. A second language is desirable
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Strong desire to continually learn and the ability to maintain a courteous demeanor
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience: 2+ years experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in English required. A second language is desirable
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs

Skills

• Strong desire to continually learn and the ability to maintain a courteous demeanor
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience: 2+ years experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in English required. A second language is desirable
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay

$26.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the hotel