Kitchen Supervisor

About the Role

The Shepherd Hotel is a warm, purpose-driven boutique hotel in downtown Clemson, SC, steps from Clemson University. As a Kitchen Supervisor, you’ll lead a diverse culinary team—including ClemsonLIFE students and community members with disabilities—while upholding culinary excellence and contributing to a mission that transforms lives through hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Open or close the kitchen, ensuring smooth shift transitions, adherence to culinary standards, and a guest-ready environment at every service period.
• Implement and monitor White Lodging Way (WLW) processes across all back-of-house operations, upholding high-performance kitchen standards.
• Lead, train, and mentor a diverse culinary team, including associates with intellectual disabilities, fostering inclusion, accountability, and professional growth.
• Ensure consistent execution of cooking procedures and recipes, maintaining food quality and presentation standards.
• Support department financial goals, associate engagement, and guest satisfaction targets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen in compliance with food safety standards, HACCP procedures, and South Carolina health regulations.

Requirements

• At least one year of culinary leadership experience as a Kitchen Supervisor, Lead Cook, or senior line cook in a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development, coaching, and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in core cooking procedures and techniques, with the ability to teach a diverse kitchen team.
• Experience mentoring associates with intellectual disabilities, demonstrating patience, encouragement, and care for individual growth.
• Alignment with The Shepherd Hotel’s mission of positively impacting lives through hospitality.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to food quality, kitchen safety, and culinary excellence.
• Physical ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift and lift up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Advanced scheduling with shift-swapping via app.
• DailyPay—access earnings when needed.
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover.
• Complimentary wellness tools.
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel.
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties.

Full-time associates also receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting day 1).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).