CULINARY SUPERVISOR-UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

Job Summary

Join Levy Restaurants at the University of St. Thomas as a Culinary Supervisor, where you’ll lead kitchen operations and support the culinary team in delivering exceptional food quality and service during NCAA D1 Sporting events based out of the brand new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and guide culinary team members during food preparation and service, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to standard.
• Provide training, mentorship, and real-time feedback to team members to enhance performance and ensure consistency.
• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food, ensuring all items meet quality and timing standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary leadership team to execute event-specific menus and adjust based on guest feedback.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and inventory management of food and supplies.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with all health regulations.
• Conduct pre-event kitchen inspections to verify cleanliness, equipment readiness, and sufficient stock levels.
• Monitor kitchen inventory levels, communicating with purchasing and warehouse teams to address shortages or surpluses.
• Track and document food usage and waste, assisting with cost control and inventory reporting
• Act as a liaison between culinary staff and other departments, ensuring smooth coordination of food service operations.
• Communicate effectively with event managers and supervisors to address operational needs and resolve challenges.
• Provide on-site leadership during events, managing the flow of operations and addressing any issues promptly.
• Prepare post-event reports detailing successes, challenges, and areas for improvement
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support the culinary team and overall event success.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in culinary supervision or kitchen management is required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

This event-based role is ideal for individuals with a passion for culinary excellence and leadership, ensuring unforgettable guest experiences.