Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Kitchen Supervisor to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations while ensuring the consistent execution of high-quality food. The Kitchen Supervisor plays a critical leadership role on the line—overseeing cooks, expediting service, and maintaining organization, cleanliness, and compliance with all standards.
This is a hands-on position that includes both supervisory responsibilities and active participation in basic kitchen duties. The ideal candidate is experienced in expediting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and leads by example.
Key ResponsibilitiesKitchen Operations & Expediting:
- Oversee service and ensure all food is prepared, plated, and sent out accurately and on time
- Act as primary expeditor during service, maintaining clear communication between BOH and FOH
- Assist with daily prep, cooking, and station support as needed
- Update production lists based on inventory, business levels, and upcoming events
Team Leadership & Development:
- Supervise line cooks and kitchen staff to ensure consistency and efficiency
- Train, coach, and support new and existing team members
- Provide constructive feedback and follow up on performance improvements
- Foster a team-oriented, respectful, and high-performing kitchen culture
Food Quality & Cost Control:
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Coordinate with the chef team on ordering and inventory needs
- Monitor and follow up on waste logs at the end of each shift
- Support proper portioning and minimize waste
Kitchen Organization & Maintenance:
- Ensure all kitchen areas, including prep spaces and walk-ins, are clean and organized
- Maintain proper labeling, storage, and rotation of all food items
- Communicate any maintenance or equipment issues promptly to the chef team
Food Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to all food safety and sanitation standards
- Maintain and sign off on HACCP logs nightly
- Uphold Department of Health (DOH) standards at all times
- Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen
- Proven experience expediting in a fast-paced service environment
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence and consistency
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Open to feedback with a willingness to learn and develop others
If you are a strong leader who thrives on the line and excels at keeping service running smoothly, we encourage you to apply and grow with our team.
John Fraser Restaurants is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($25.00 - $27.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership
Organization
Time Management
Problem Solving
Training and Development
Performance Management
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
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Part of JF Restaurants
Chef John Fraser is the accomplished restaurateur behind Manhattan's NIX and The Loyal. JF Restaurants also operates collaboratively as Food and Beverage Partner to The Times Square EDITION Hotel and the Metropolitan Museum Dining Room.
In 2019, in partnership with Ian Schrager, JF Restaurants opened The Times Square Edition and oversees all food and beverage at the new 452-room hotel in Times Square, including 701West, The Terrace at EDITION, Paradise Club and the Lobby Bar. For the past 10 years, Chef John Fraser has built a renowned restaurant group, garnishing industry wide recognition, multiple Michelin Stars and favorable accolades from the New York Times.
ABOUT JF RESTAURANTS
JF Restaurants is a hospitality group rooted in collaboration and innovation, founded by restaurateur & Michelin-starred chef, John Fraser. We create moments that move people by using food, beverage, hospitality and design.
Restaurateur & Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser made his mark on the culinary landscape by redefining the role of vegetables in American cuisine, from imaginative fine dining restaurants to nostalgic neighborhood brasseries. A vision to create the entire hospitality experience led John to found his own hospitality group, JF Restaurants.
JF Restaurants is a collaborative, creative hospitality group based in New York City, with venues across the country. Concepts include Nix, America’s only Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant, The Loyal in West Village, four restaurants & bars inside The Times Square EDITION and Ardor, at the WeHo EDITION in Los Angeles. John’s responsibilities at JF Restaurants include creative direction & concept development, business strategy and operations.
Awards / Distinctions
2020
2020
