Kitchen Supervisor, The Gideon Putnam - Delaware North : Job Details

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, New York. If you are an experienced Cook that enjoys working in fast-paced environment, taking pride in delivering quality service and food to guests, inspiring experiences are waiting for you! Apply now to join our collaborative team, supporting guests to explore culinary excellence.

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at

What we offer

Join our fun, collaborative team at The Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, there's so much to do in our small town including weekly live music events, world-class horse racing, natural mineral springs, walking trails, and golf courses.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal
• Employee discounts including 30% off restaurant and retail
• Friends and family discount on lodging
• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for full-time, year-round team members

What will you do?

• Create weekly dining room menus from personal or established recipes
• Supervise food prep maintaining quality, presentation, and sanitation standards, while verifying portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is working efficiently, supervising team members with cleaning and food production in their areas, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers, as well as supervising proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food
• Actively maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines

More about you

• Minimum two years' experience as a Line Cook, Lead Line Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity
• Attentive and detailed oriented with basic math skills to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
• No college degree required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs
• Standing, walking, bending for the duration of the shift, occasionally pushing and pulling to move equipment, mops, and brooms
• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids

Delaware North is the food and beverage, retail, and lodging partner at The Gideon Putnam, dating back to 2008. Set in Saratoga Spa State Park, The Gideon Putnam is a 7-minute walk from Saratoga Performing Arts Center and 7 miles from the boutique shops and restaurants of downtown Saratoga.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team — you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

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