Kitchen Supervisor

The Oasis at Death Valley

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at the Oasis at Death Valley!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

We’re hiring a Kitchen Supervisor to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

Job Summary:
The Kitchen Supervisor assists the Sous Chef in the supervision of the staff with emphasis on quality, cost control, sanitation, and safety. This person is involved in all food preparation and service including banquets, EDR, buffets, pantry, and utility.  

The Details:
Position Type: Full-time Year-round
Start Dates: April 2024
Pay: $23.05/Hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why the Oasis at Death Valley?
Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at the Oasis:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site)
• Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports courts
• Exclusive Retail and Dining discounts at the Oasis
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities:

• Helps maintain budgeted food costs through portion control, utilizing leftovers, and controlling waste. Adjusts to meet business levels.
• Responsible for the EDR kitchen and pantry, to ensure food quality and presentation.
• Monitors FIFO (First in First Out), making sure each area is properly labeled.
• Works with kitchen leads to keep storage areas clean and organized. Supports stewards to keep common areas organized and clean.
• Ensures sanitation guidelines per Serv-Safe are being followed; ensures sanitation buckets are in use and temperature checks and logs are being maintained.
• Ensures recipe books and portion controls are in use and being followed.
• Assists in monthly inventory.
• In charge of freezer pulls for each area.
• Responsible for the security of the kitchen including locking up, reporting any discrepancies, making sure all food leaving kitchens has an Aloha receipt, BEO, or Amenity Order.
• Working knowledge of Kronos and FoodTrak software. Ability to cover steward shifts.
• Conducts station checks during shift changes and prior to service. Ensures open and closing duties are being followed.
• Works line shifts during slow business periods and times of staffing shortages.
• Available for both AM and PM shifts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years supervisory/management experience in a restaurant and/or hospitality kitchen, in multi-unit F&B operations preferred.
• Trained and knowledgeable in all stations of the kitchens.
• Leadership skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and be accountable for duties & projects.
• General computer knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Physical abilities to include: lifting, carrying, bending, walking, standing, stooping, and turning.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.