Kitchen Supervisor

Hotel Citrine, Tribute Portfolio & AC Hotels by Marriott Palo Alto offers a dual-brand culinary environment in the heart of Palo Alto. This hands-on leadership role supports a dynamic campus serving restaurant dining, banquets, catering, and special events, with an emphasis on creativity, growth, sustainability, and service excellence. You will work alongside talented culinary professionals while partnering with leadership to keep daily operations running smoothly.

What you’ll do

• Supervise daily kitchen operations to support high-quality food preparation, presentation, consistency, and execution.
• Lead by example during service by working alongside cooks and the culinary team.
• Support the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team with daily production, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on recipes, cooking techniques, food safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor food preparation to ensure compliance with established recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Ensure proper food handling and storage, including labeling, rotation, temperature controls, and sanitation procedures.
• Support banquet, catering, restaurant, and special event culinary operations based on business needs.
• Assist with inventory management, product receiving, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety across kitchen and storage areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and guest satisfaction, then implement practical solutions.
• Help foster a positive, collaborative culture built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What you bring

• Previous culinary leadership experience, such as Kitchen Supervisor, Lead Cook, Sous Chef, or similar roles (preferred).
• Strong culinary knowledge with experience in restaurant, hotel, banquet, or high-volume kitchen environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Ability to stay hands-on during busy service periods while leading effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for hospitality, culinary excellence, and creating exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits & pay

$28.00 per hour for this in-person role in Palo Alto, CA.

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount