KST Supevisor

Job Title: KST (Kitchen) Supervisor

Location: Sernabatim, Colva, South Goa
Department: Food & Beverage / Kitchen Operations
Reports To: Executive Chef
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Operational lines

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Kitchen Supervisor (KST Supervisor) to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality and safety, manage the team, and maintain high kitchen standards. In this key role, you’ll oversee scheduling, workflow, and processes—ensuring that all meals are prepared on schedule, hygienically, and up to the brand’s standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day food preparation and cooking activities in accordance with recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines.
• Ensure stringent adherence to health, safety, and sanitation protocols (e.g., HACCP, local regulations).
• Train, guide, and mentor kitchen team members, including line cooks, prep cooks, and trainees. Provide timely feedback to promote their growth.
• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, and coverage—including shift planning and coordinating absences or extra help.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies, utensils, and equipment. Work with purchasing to restock and control costs.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and taste. Handle feedback or complaints in a professional manner.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and reported for repairs or cleaning needs.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service, accurate order fulfillment, and clear communication.
• Manage preparation for events, banquets, and high-volume periods.
• Enforce proper storage and waste management practices, aiming to minimize food wastage.
• Assist with reporting on kitchen performance: food costs, labor costs, waste logs, kitchen KPIs (e.g., time per order, order accuracy, etc.).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or hospitality certification is a plus.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a professional kitchen or hospitality environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Strong leadership skills, good judgment, and ability to manage high-pressure situations with ease.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to build rapport with kitchen and service teams.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking capability.
• Basic math skills and comfort with inventory management numbers.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

• Formal culinary training from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in high-volume kitchens, banquets, or fast-paced food service settings.
• Understanding of food cost control and budgeting.
• Knowledge of specialized cuisines or dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free).

Compensation & Benefits (Optional):

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Meal perks, uniforms (if applicable).
• Opportunities for training and internal promotion.

Why Join Us:

If you're proactive, organized, and passionate about delivering culinary excellence while mentoring a dynamic team, then this role offers great growth potential in a supportive and energetic setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

Speak with the employer
+91 9209004362