Kitchen Supervisor

Located along Highway 1, our boutique hotel is 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. Reach the airport, Amtrak station, and UC Santa Barbara in less than 10 minutes, near Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best‑in‑class service at our hotels and resorts across the country.

We offer a comprehensive full‑time benefits package, including earned wage access, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, prepaid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401(k), life insurance, critical‑accident or illness coverage, disability, paid time off, wellness programs, hotel discounts, and more.

The role will provide leadership and empower the Food & Beverage – Culinary team to strive for excellence and repeat business. The Kitchen Manager will lead, mentor, and collaborate with our team of chefs to prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and guest satisfaction.

• Inspire exceptional customer service through positive leadership and dedication to guest satisfaction.
• Assist in leading and managing all culinary activities and operations to uphold the highest quality standards.
• Contribute creatively to the development of new menu items and promotions.
• Build strong working relationships across Food & Beverage and other hotel departments.
• Monitor and maintain standards for product quality, presentation, and production efficiency.
• Conduct audits of storeroom inventory and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and kitchen cleanliness.

• Lift, carry, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing up to 200 lbs on a continuous basis.
• Stand and move about for long periods of time.
• Use manual dexterity to grasp and use all kitchen equipment.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of cook experience in hotel.
• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role, size of operation required.
• Manager Food Handlers Certification required.
• Alcohol Beverage Servers Certification required.
• OSHA certification or equivalent knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Basic mathematical skills to prepare financial reporting.

Pay: $28–$30/hour.

Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

Spire Hospitality, LLC will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees with access to compensation information may only disclose pay under the circumstances permitted by federal law.