Culinary Supervisor
New York, NY
Culinary Supervisor
Full Time • New York, NY
Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
About Savory
Savory is a boutique hospitality partner delivering chef-driven food experiences for workplaces, events, and venues. From corporate catering and conferences to social gatherings and high-end galas, we offer everything from boxed meals and buffets to elevated receptions, global menus, and fresh grab & go. Built for quality, flexibility, and seamless execution, Savory has consistently delivered exceptional food and hospitality since 2011.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Culinary Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations and oversee food production in our high-volume commissary kitchen. This role is responsible for supervising culinary staff, maintaining food quality and safety standards, coordinating production with cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient execution of daily operations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience in a fast-paced culinary environment, excels at multitasking, and is passionate about developing team members while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, organization, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Operations
- Supervise multiple kitchen teams across various production tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Assign daily responsibilities and monitor workflow to ensure production goals are met.
- Lead, coach, and develop culinary staff while fostering a positive team environment.
- Monitor employee performance and communicate staffing needs or disciplinary concerns to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef.
- Ensure employees are clocking in and out correctly, taking scheduled breaks, and adhering to labor schedules.
- Train team members on culinary techniques, food safety procedures, equipment use, and kitchen best practices.
- Communicate production updates, challenges, and operational needs across culinary, operations, and logistics teams.
Food Production & Quality Control
- Oversee daily food production to ensure recipes, specifications, and presentation standards are consistently met.
- Take ownership of final production quality, including addressing shortages, quality concerns, and order accuracy.
- Coordinate with Operations and Logistics to ensure all labeling, packaging, stickers, and order-specific requirements are completed accurately.
- Ensure all produce and ingredients meet Savory's quality standards before use.
Inventory & Kitchen Management
- Monitor inventory levels of ingredients, packaging, and finished products to minimize waste and prevent shortages.
- Report excess inventory and food waste while assisting with inventory control and monthly counts.
- Provide accurate stock-on-hand information and contribute to purchasing and ordering needs.
- Report equipment, maintenance, or facility issues promptly to management.
Food Safety & Sanitation
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
- Enforce Department of Health regulations and Savory food safety standards.
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation of all food products.
- Promote sanitation best practices and ensure compliance throughout the kitchen.
Job Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably with supervisory experience in catering, hospitality, or high-volume food production.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced culinary environment.
- Strong multitasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Advanced understanding of food safety regulations and Department of Health standards.
- Department of Health Food Protection Manager Certificate preferred.
- Working knowledge of food cost, labor management, and kitchen operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and catering or production management software.
Culinary Expertise
- Advanced knife skills including chopping, slicing, dicing, julienne, and chiffonade.
- Strong understanding of advanced cooking techniques including:
- Sous vide
- Braising
- Slow roasting
- Emulsification
- Advanced food presentation
- Ability to consistently execute recipes while maintaining high production standards.
Schedule & Physical Requirements
- Hourly Pay: $22.00–$25.00, based on experience.
- Flexibility to work weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to stand for extended periods in varying temperature conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and repeatedly lift up to 25 pounds.
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precision culinary work.
Why Join Us
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account and transit benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding culinary company
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on quality and hospitality
Savory is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
WORKING AT SAVORY
Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. Our four core services (corporate catering, events, amenities, and Simply Savory, our grab-and-go offering) mean that we are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality to our client partners.
At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.
We’re passionate about sustainable solutions: in how our food is sourced and served as well as creating sustainable careers in hospitality for our people. In addition to our benefits package which is available to all full-time team members, we are a growth-focused organization and take every opportunity to champion our team and help them grow with us into roles greater than they could have imagined.
OUR VALUES
At Savory, we pride ourselves on being a values-based organization:
- Curiosity: Our curiosity is always driving us to ask questions, learn more, and get better. We’re agile for ourselves and our client partners.
- Authenticity: We believe in a true commitment to respect, diversity, and integrity. Our team is unapologetically themselves and brings their diverse life experiences to our work every day.
- Collaboration: Teamwork is our foundation! We’re independently driven, each of us experts in our field, and when we come together, are able to rely on each other to create something exceptional.
- Solutions: We always operate from a solutions-oriented mindset. There is nothing too big or too small for us to solve, and we apply our learnings to ensure successful measures are in place for the future.
- Community: We believe in community first and cultivating a culture of gratitude. We celebrate and support each other in all our endeavors, both in and outside of our shared Savory goals.
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Use the link here to check out our available positions.
Not sure which position is right for you but still interested in joining the Savory team? Email a resume and cover letter to talent@savory.com and we’ll be in touch!
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Competitive compensation
401(k) matching program
Company-sponsored medical plans including health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dependent care
Commuter benefits