KItchen Lead/ Shift Supervisor - Russian River Brewing Company : Job Details

The Kitchen Lead/ Shift Supervisor at Russian River Brewing Company is primarily scheduled for evening shifts unless covering for the Kitchen Manager or Chef. While the Kitchen Supervisor will actively participate in food preparation and prep work alongside the rest of the team, their responsibilities extend beyond those of a cook. The Kitchen Supervisor plays a key leadership role by overseeing kitchen operations during their shift, including working the food stations, supervising staff, managing shift transitions, scheduling breaks, and ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures. They may also assist with inventory and place orders when necessary.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spends approximately 85% of time prepping and preparing food orders
• Ensures recipes are followed and portion control is adhered to
• Coordinates and guides kitchen staff; escalates situations to Kitchen Manager, FOH Supervisor, GM or HR as appropriate
• Ensures all side work is done before staff leave their shift
• Manages shift changes and monitors kitchen staff breaks
• Acts as back-up for ordering when Kitchen Manager is unavailable
• Leads the kitchen shift meeting
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knife skills and foundational culinary techniques
• Proper food handling, personal hygiene, and kitchen safety protocols
• Kitchen prep needs, including accurate assessment of inventory and station readiness
• All kitchen stations and their role in smooth service execution
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Common computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Good judgment and the ability to make timely, well-informed decisions
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

REQUIREMENTS

• Two plus years experience in high volume kitchen
• Prior supervisory experience highly desired
• High school diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Serve Safe or California Food Handlers Certification (or the ability to get one)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Commitment to excellence and high standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONSIn the dynamic and demanding environment of a restaurant, both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) supervisors encounter specific physical demands and working conditions, including:

• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Use fingers and hands to handle objects; talk and hear; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, twist and crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 60 pounds and manipulate and/or move up to 155 pounds.
• Use of arms above or below the shoulder is required.