Sodexo Live
Job Description:
Premium Airport Lounge Kitchen Supervisor This individual provides oversight at the direction of management on site to coordinate routine work activities of workers and/or service employees engaged in food operations or services.
Key Responsibilities:
Culinary leadership experience in premium dining, catering, or hospitality.
Passion for elevated food and beverage experiences.
Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
Ability to lead, train, and inspire a high-performing team.
Proven back-of-house lead cook experience (required).
Proven front-of-the house experience (required).
Experience in bar operations is a plus.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, train, and develop team members.
Adaptable, team-oriented, and reliable, with a focus on maintaining a positive work environment.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Commitment to upholding health and safety standards in all aspects of operations.
General Responsibilities:
Understands and follows all policies and procedures.
Assists in ensuring a safe working environment throughout the facility for all employees.
Assists in monitoring employee productivity and provides suggestions for increased service or productivity.
Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day activities of subordinates and assigns responsibility for specific work or functional activities as directed by on-site management.
Responsible for orientation and training of employees.
Performs day-to-day assignments in addition to oversight duties.
Works with customers to ensure satisfaction in such areas as quality, service, and problem resolution.
Promote the development of the food service team.
Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
Complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
Reports all accidents and injuries promptly.
Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
Experience/Knowledge:
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
2 to 3 years related work experience in hospitality.
Skills/Aptitude:
Must be able to coordinate the routine responsibilities of staff and resources.
Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
Ability to use a computer.
Physical Requirements:
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
Significant walking or other means of mobility.
Ability to work in a standing position for long periods (up to 8 hours).
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):
Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.
Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as business dictates.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.