Kitchen Supervisor

Lewisville, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

Vacation Time

Sick Time

401k Retirement Plan

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

voluntary life insurance

Job Description

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) is a dynamic and rapidly growing family entertainment company known for providing an exhilarating blend of thrilling indoor karting experiences, immersive virtual reality simulators, arcade fun, and exceptional dining options. Located across multiple sites, AIKG is a destination for guests seeking high-tech, multilevel karting tracks and top-tier entertainment complemented by vibrant restaurant environments and event spaces. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and fun, grounded in a commitment to delivering memorable experiences to families and thrill-seekers alike.

As an employer, AIKG offers a motivating workplace with a dedicated team focused on quality and customer satisfaction. They emphasize personal and professional growth for their staff, encouraging leadership and teamwork while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. AIKG provides competitive salary offerings, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals in an energetic setting.

The Kitchen Supervisor role at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games plays a pivotal part in the Culinary Department, responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations adhering to high standards of food quality, safety, and service. Reporting to senior management, the Kitchen Supervisor leads with integrity, focusing on the staffing, scheduling, and training of hourly culinary staff to maintain operational excellence. This position demands a strong leader who can uphold stringent health department compliance, enforce sanitation and cleanliness protocols, and motivate the team to consistently exceed the company’s motto, "Striving for Perfection; Achieving Excellence."

The supervisor oversees daily operational activities including food ordering, labor and cost control, event readiness, and maintenance of culinary equipment. Collaboration with the Sales Department is essential to plan for events and banquets, ensuring all food offerings meet AIKG’s standards and guest expectations. Additionally, the role requires active involvement in recruitment, retention, and development of culinary staff to build a skilled and engaged team.

Health, safety, and workplace compliance are critical aspects of the position, and the Kitchen Supervisor ensures that all kitchen areas, food storage, and service environments meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Through effective leadership and hands-on management, the supervisor fosters high morale and a positive work environment, ultimately delivering exceptional culinary experiences that contribute to the vibrant atmosphere at AIKG venues.

AIKG emphasizes career growth by providing meaningful training and development opportunities for their kitchen supervisors and culinary teams. The organization offers a stable yet exciting career path with competitive pay, including vacation and sick leave accrual from the first year, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a company-paid health savings account, robust retirement plans with employer matching, and comprehensive life and disability insurances. This role is perfect for experienced culinary professionals looking to elevate their management careers within a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality and entertainment environment.

Job Requirements

Experience leading high-volume kitchens
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work varying days, nights, holidays, and weekends
Eligible to work in the United States
At least 18 years of age

Job Qualifications

Experience leading high-volume kitchens
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong organizational skills
Eligible to work in the United States
At least 18 years of age
2+ years of kitchen experience in a high-volume environment preferred
2+ years of private event experience preferred
Experience working with an event sales team preferred
Experience with banquets and/or events strongly preferred
HACCP or Serv-Safe food safety trained and certified preferred
Bilingual preferred
Proven leadership and team skills with ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff
Strong training and development background
Strong knowledge of cost controls

Job Duties

Lead the culinary department with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to excellence
Inspire and empower staff to consistently deliver exceptional, legendary service
Support the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games motto "Striving for Perfection
Achieving Excellence"
Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly operations including food ordering, staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, organization, service timing, and product quality
Ensure all banquets, buffets, and event culinary offerings meet or exceed AIKG standards and specifications
Maintain compliance with environmental and health department regulations for food and beverage preparation and service
Assist in the development of culinary staff and supervisors
Support staff training and employee relations initiatives
Foster and maintain high morale among culinary staff
Participate in recruitment and retention of staff
Assist with labor and food cost management to align with budgetary goals
Ensure site inspections meet or exceed acceptable standards
Maintain organization and cleanliness in all food storage, kitchen, and food service areas
Collaborate with the sales department for event scheduling and planning
Oversee, maintain, and inventory all culinary department equipment