Cafe Supervisor Bldg 83, Woodlake Market
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Kohler, WI
Opportunity
The Cafe Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the prepared foods department in a corporate cafe setting, ensuring exceptional product quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction. This role is responsible for managing kitchen staff, coordinating production schedules, maintaining inventory, and driving innovation in culinary offerings that reflect the store’s premium standards.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage daily operations of the cafe production, prepared foods, kitchen staff
- Recruit, train, lead and develop a team of production associates, ensuring high performance and engagement
- Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and visual appeal
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture
- Act in the capacity of store leaders as needed and serve as a member of the leadership team
Production Oversight
- Schedule staff to meet production needs while controlling labor costs
- Plan and execute daily food production, menu curation
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning across all offerings
- Monitor production timelines to meet peak demand periods and minimize waste
- Resolve customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and care
Inventory Management and Cost Control
- Manage ordering, receiving, and storage of ingredients and supplies
- Monitor department sales, shrink, and labor and accuracy of pricing and signage
- Collaborate with vendors to source premium ingredients at optimal cost
Quality, Compliance, and Safety
- Enforce food safety standards and sanitation protocols in accordance with local health regulations
- Conduct regular quality checks and taste tests
- Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory compliance with labeling, allergen, and nutritional guidelines
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company standards
Innovation and Menu Development
- Partner with culinary leadership to develop seasonal menus and new product lines
- Stay current with food trends, seasonal shifts, and customer preferences
- Contribute to merchandising strategies for prepared foods
Will complete all duties and requests as assigned by management
This is a full-time position working weekdays and weekends. Shifts vary between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Skills/Requirements
- Highschool diploma or equivalent required
- Must be 21 years old and have ability to obtain a liquor license, ServSafe certification, and have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- 3+ years of experience in kitchen, restaurant, or food production with leadership experience required
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of culinary terms and practices as well as ability to create a menu and recipe
- Ability to lead by example and motivate a team
- Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency with POS systems and inventory management tools as well as basic reporting tools
- Working knowledge of technology, computers, and software (e.g., Excell, word, outlook)
- Passion for food, hospitality, and creating memorable customer experiences as well as customer service and team development
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand, and walk for long periods of time
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The hourly range for this position is $23.45 - $29.30. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .
