Culinary Supervisor New York

Job Overview:

As a Culinary Supervisor, you will play a vital role in overseeing the culinary operations within our establishment. This position requires a blend of culinary expertise and leadership skills. You will collaborate with kitchen team members, promote recipe accuracy, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce Culinary Standards: Ensure strict execution of standardized recipes (SOPs) with precise measurements, techniques, and portion control.
• Food Safety Leadership: Oversee GMP compliance, sanitation practices, and validate critical control points (HACCP) during cooking, cooling, and storage.
• Recipe Analysis and Standardization: Analyze and validate all culinary recipes to ensure alignment with standardized operating procedures (SOPs), including accurate net weights, volumetric measurements, cooking techniques, and portion control. Identify deviations, recommend adjustments to maintain nutritional and operational consistency, and collaborate with culinary teams to optimize execution and efficiency at scale.
• Staff Training and Development: Lead technical training programs covering hygiene, culinary procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Operational Reporting and Optimization: Track KPIs, monitor production efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across all kitchen operations.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 1-3 years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institution is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen management principles.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding high standards of food quality and service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) required

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.