Kitchen Supervisor

Job summary

Oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise and support kitchen staff, and participate in food preparation and cooking while maintaining food quality, safety, and efficient service. Manage inventory and ordering, reduce waste, maintain a clean work environment, coordinate with front-of-house teams, and assist with training, scheduling, and onboarding.

Job details

Company Description Aramark has been creating meaningful hospitality experiences since 1936, delivering more than basic service to clients and guests across diverse industries. The company focuses on turning everyday interactions into lasting, positive impacts through high-quality food, service, and customer care. Aramark values teamwork, reliability, and a strong commitment to safety and service excellence. In Canada, Aramark continues this legacy by supporting inclusive workplaces and growth opportunities for team members. The organization aims to set the standard in hospitality by consistently enhancing the guest experience. Role Description The Kitchen Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Vancouver, BC, responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations to ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and service. This role supervises kitchen staff, assigns tasks, and monitors performance to maintain efficient workflows and adherence to company policies. The Kitchen Supervisor participates in food preparation and cooking, supports menu execution, and helps manage inventory, ordering, and waste reduction. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and coordinating with front-of-house teams to meet service timelines. The role may also assist with training, scheduling, and onboarding new team members, while promoting a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen culture. Qualifications Strong supervisory skills, including team leadership, task delegation, and performance monitoring. Proficiency in food preparation and cooking, with solid culinary skills and attention to quality and presentation. Experience in food service operations, including coordination with front-of-house teams and service standards. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and relevant health regulations. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems under time constraints. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on respectful, inclusive teamwork. Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality setting; supervisory experience is an asset. Availability to work a full-time schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What you’ll do

Oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise and support kitchen staff, and participate in food preparation and cooking while maintaining food quality, safety, and efficient service. Manage inventory and ordering, reduce waste, maintain a clean work environment, coordinate with front-of-house teams, and assist with training, scheduling, and onboarding.

Requirements

Candidates should have commercial kitchen or hospitality experience, strong supervisory and culinary skills, and knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. They should communicate effectively, work well in a fast-paced environment, and be available for full-time shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Performance Monitoring · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team Leadership
• Task Delegation
• Performance Monitoring
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Inventory Management
• Ordering
• Waste Reduction
• Front-of-House Coordination
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Scheduling
• Training

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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