Job Description
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Zion National Park!
As a sanctuary with over 146,000 acres of cliffs, canyons, diverse plant and animal life, and uninterrupted beauty, Zion is a place of peace and refuge. We operate a variety of dining facilities, a retail shop, and the only in-park lodging. For those that live and work in the park, there are endless opportunities to explore the amazing wonders that surround you.
No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.
We’re hiring a Kitchen Supervisor to Live. Work. Explore. in Zion!
Job Summary:
The Kitchen Supervisor will help oversee a high-volume kitchen operation by leading and training staff, delegating tasks, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation efforts, processing payroll, coordinating orders/inventory, and facilitating employee relations. This position supports in food preparation, cooking, storing foods, labeling, FIFO, checking temperatures, organizing coolers/walk-ins, receiving orders, and helping to ensure overall smooth BOH operations.
The Details:
Start Date: ASAP – 12/31/2024
Pay: $18.90/per hour
Housing & Meal Costs: Complimentary & Single Status or RV Site
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Zion National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Zion, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Zion:
- Employee housing (single-status housing) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
- Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), employee gym
- 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:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term Disability and Supplemental Benefits including Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 15% Verizon Wireless Discount
- Retail, Lodging, and Travel Discounts
- Wellness Programs
- Learning and Development Programs
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Direct access to Zion National Park’s restricted Canyon Scenic Drive
- Free Zion Park Pass
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Train and document training of all kitchen personnel.
- Delegate daily tasks to leads and follow up on all staff performances.
- Effective enforcement of all Xanterra and Food and Beverage policies and procedures.
- Maintain and execute recipes and ensure their daily use.
- Monitor and evaluate performance of all Kitchen Staff.
- Prepare timely mid and final-season employee evaluations and turn in to Human Resources.
- Initiate corrective action, retraining, coaching, and discipline as needed.
- Verify payroll hours daily and weekly for kitchen employees implementing cost control functions to achieve plan.
- Perform daily safety and sanitation inspections.
- Develop daily features, their costs production, and presentation to wait staff.
- Resolution of conflicts and administering consistent disciplinary action when necessary.
- Achieve guest comment-good to excellent-average scores.
- Coordinates daily with storekeeper regarding ordering and special purchases.
- To perform all other appropriate duties as determined by supervisors.
- The accurate and timely completion of all reports
Qualifications:
- Certification by ServSafe.
- Working knowledge of health code protocol.
- Understanding of utilizing all kitchen equipment.
- Consistent adherence to all Xanterra and Food and Beverage policies/procedures.
- Appropriate maintenance of accurate records and files.
- Consistent monitoring of food sanitation and quality.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Organizational command, supervision, staffing, scheduling etc.
- 1-3 years of progressive supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant.
Physical Requirements:
- Physically able to work standing for eight hours, and must have the endurance to function in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
- Will be required to work in a refrigerated walk-in cooler with temperatures between 35-45 degrees.
- Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and grasp.
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 status as a protected veteran.