Kitchen Supervisor | White Willow

The World Equestrian Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Supervisor to support the daily back-of-house operations of our upscale Pan-Asian dining concept. This role is instrumental in ensuring culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and a seamless guest experience aligned with our luxury standards. 

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fine dining or Pan-Asian cuisine, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a passion for culinary precision. As a Kitchen Supervisor, you will assist the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs in leading kitchen operations, training cooks, and upholding the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation and execution of menu items to ensure consistency, flavor balance, and elevated presentation.

• Assist in training, scheduling, and supervising kitchen staff. Foster a disciplined, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

• Monitor readiness and performance across multiple stations including wok, robata, fry, sushi prep

• Communicate effectively with front-of-house leadership to ensure accurate and timely food delivery.

• Lead kitchen setup and breakdown procedures, ensuring all stations are clean, stocked, and secure.

• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health standards in accordance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and managing kitchen supplies and ingredients.

• Support the planning and execution of private dining and special events with elevated culinary offerings.

• Contribute to menu development, seasonal specials, and a culture of culinary excellence.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions described in this position.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.

• Capable of working in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment for 8+ hours per shift.

• Good vision and hearing are required for effective communication and quality control.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Prior kitchen or restaurant supervisory experience required (level based on skill and tenure).

• Strong understanding of culinary operations, particularly in Italian or Pan-Asian cuisine.

• Ability to follow procedures, lead by example, and maintain a professional demeanor.

• Positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

• ServSafe Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The World Equestrian Center  is managed by  Columbus Hospitality Management ; a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.