ssagroup

Food Service - Kitchen Supervisor at the Honolulu Zoo

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.75 - $20.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

overtime pay
on-demand pay program
meal plan
Employee Discounts
401(k) program with 15% company match
Tuition Discount
Bereavement leave
Holiday pay
Paid sick leave

Job Description

SSA has been a trusted partner to cultural attractions for over 50 years, specializing in crafting seamless hospitality experiences that allow our partners to stay focused on their core missions. We integrate admissions, culinary, and retail operations with innovative strategies and human connections to create lasting guest experiences. At SSA, our approach, known as 452 Hospitality, emphasizes people, innovation, and operational intelligence as the foundation of how we nurture partnerships and serve communities with memorable service moments.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Kitchen Supervisor who will report directly to the Kitchen Manager or Restaurant Manager. This role ... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • proven leadership skills
  • exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • ability to be organized and multitask
  • ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • computer knowledge for basic office functions
  • physical ability to stand for long periods and lift 10-35 lbs
  • ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to general manager and personnel
  • proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building and development, while fostering partnerships with other branch managers
  • exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills combined with the ability to be organized
  • demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning, and leadership skills
  • demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy
  • computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
  • physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation
  • ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed

Job Duties

  • live out 452 hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client
  • ensure restaurant is adequately prepped and staffed (BOH) for daily operation
  • oversight of location kitchen duties, ensuring quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising, and guest service standards are all met and exceeded
  • oversight of safety logs, including food temperatures, rotation, and waste
  • ensures proper uniform, hygiene, handwashing, and glove use with staff
  • responsible for supporting SSAfety training with knife handling skills, ensuring all direct reports display proper use of knives and slicers
  • creates daily prep and item lists, delegating to employees as necessary
  • actively helps to support operations and fill holes as necessary to ensure smooth service
  • maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks and ongoing projects or menu planning
  • assigns associates to duties, coaching through projects, daily tasks, and guest interaction
  • actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the operations manager to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigated against further occurrence
  • oversees personnel duties, including but not limited to training new employees and issuing performance reviews
  • actively managing and issuing progressive documentation to coach and counsel the employee on performance, with oversight from the operations manager
  • reports employee attendance and any hour discrepancies to the payroll department
  • oversees break and rest break management for BOH employees
  • inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and cleaning as necessary
  • assists the team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner by helping complete daily tasks as necessary
  • communicates with the executive chef and food service operations manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality
  • works directly with restaurant supervisor(s) to ensure respective locations are operating to standard
  • remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
  • perform other tasks as deemed necessary
  • maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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