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Culinary Supervisor
Company : Highgate
Location : St Pete Beach, FL, 33706
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 28 December 2025
Compensation Type
HourlyHighgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Location
Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you’ll stay at one, play at two — with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it’s all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. https://www.tradewindsresort.com/careers
Overview
Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort, a consistently rated Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach.
The Culinary Supervisor oversees coordinating and supervising staff according to food safety standards. Their duties include hiring, training, and scheduling Cooks, performing quality control on food leaving the kitchen and ordering inventory to keep up with demand.
The Culinary Supervisor will also assist the kitchen staff during the slow season and fully support covering days off, if necessary.
Responsibilities
- Check staffing levels and ensure all employees are in uniform and on time.
- Monitor the staff and ensure all guests are being cared for during their visit.
- Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service.
- Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation.
- Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times.
- Working with the Head Chef to develop and maintain the restaurant menu.
- Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff are maintaining sanitation levels.
- Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
- Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste.
- Support covering days off and working the line during the slow season.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of kitchen management experience
- Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekend, and all holidays
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Frequently asked questions
Highgate’s Culinary Supervisor position stands out by blending innovative hospitality management with a focus on lifestyle brands. The role involves not just kitchen supervision but also strategic menu collaboration and inventory management within a vibrant beachfront resort environment, offering a unique blend of operational and creative culinary leadership.
Strong multitasking abilities, exceptional communication for coordinating diverse kitchen teams, and a proactive approach to food safety are crucial. At a busy resort, adaptability and hands-on support during peak or slow seasons ensure smooth culinary operations and guest satisfaction.
Developing strategic menu planning expertise, mastering staff development, and gaining proficiency in budget oversight are key. Building relationships across departments and honing digital revenue management tools also position supervisors for leadership roles like Culinary Director.
While a high school diploma suffices, many employers in St Pete Beach prefer candidates with current ServSafe or equivalent certifications, reflecting Florida's strict food safety regulations and ensuring compliance in high-volume beachfront resorts.
St Pete Beach has a robust hospitality sector driven by tourism, creating steady demand for culinary supervisors. Compared to larger cities like Miami, competition is moderate, but candidates with versatile skills and flexible schedules enjoy an edge.
Hourly rates typically range from $15 to $22, influenced by experience, certifications, and resort prestige. Highgate’s offering aligns with this, compensating competitively to attract skilled supervisors adept in fast-paced, guest-oriented culinary environments.
Highgate integrates advanced revenue management tools that help supervisors monitor ingredient usage closely, optimize ordering, and identify waste. This data-driven approach not only streamlines kitchen efficiency but also improves financial performance across their diverse hotel portfolio.
Balancing staff scheduling, maintaining food quality standards, and adapting to fluctuating guest volumes are common hurdles. Highgate fosters a collaborative environment where supervisors receive backing from chefs and management to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
Yes, flexibility is essential. Supervisors are often expected to cover shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays, adapting to seasonal surges in guest visits to maintain consistent service quality in the bustling beachfront resorts.
Highgate’s global hotel portfolio offers diverse opportunities for growth, combining hands-on kitchen leadership with exposure to cutting-edge hospitality technology and lifestyle brand development, making it an appealing choice for culinary professionals eager to expand beyond traditional supervisory roles.