Job Description

Who we are

Join the team at Mellow Meat , where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or eager to grow in the industry, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a restaurant that values quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Our concept is simple yet refined—a place for families, friends, first dates, and everything in between. We focus on creating joyful experiences with comforting food, great wine, and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and wants to be part of a dynamic, growing brand, this is the perfect place for you.

Core Values

Hospitality  

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork  

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests. 

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our restaurants clean, organized and on a path of improvement. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What you’ll do: 

The Kitchen Supervisor oversees daily operations in a high-volume commissary kitchen that includes both large-scale food production and a dedicated packing area. This role ensures efficient workflow, consistent product quality, and full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements across all areas of the facility. The Kitchen Supervisor leads hourly staff, supports production schedules, and acts as a key link between management, production, and packing teams.

The Kitchen Supervisor position will be responsible for the following:

• Arrive and leave on time, and clock in/out accordingly
• Supervise daily food production and packing operations to meet volume, quality, and timeline requirements
• Report shorts, problems, needs, and ideas to sous chefs and upper management
• Coordinate workflow between production and packing areas to ensure smooth handoffs and minimize bottlenecks
• Communicate with driving department effectively, ensure that daily delivery is on the truck and ready to be delivered on time
• Monitor batch cooking, cooling, labeling, and packaging processes for accuracy and consistency
• Ensure recipes, specs, and portion standards are followed precisely
• Daily closing reports
• Dress appropriately every day for work
• Follow break policies in effect at this location
• Assist in food preparation and cooking of food
• Daily inventory of all prepped items, packaging foils and delis following procedures and using proper checklists
• Daily check for proper rotation of finished product following procedures and using proper checklists
• Daily check of proper dating and labeling following procedures and using proper checklists
• Supervise, coach, and support production and packing staff during assigned shifts
• Ensure staff follow PPE requirements and safe work practices
• Address performance issues professionally and escalate concerns when appropriate
• Upkeeping and understanding high standards for both organization of packaging items(foils, deli, etc.) and food quality control to uphold Food Safety Standards
• Packing and organizing daily delivery by flight making sure nothing is missing
• Upkeeping Sanitation and Cleaning standards following procedures and using proper checklists
• Making sure all product stays as cold as possible at all times
• Working with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment and work in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain positive, team-oriented, respectful mentality
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• This position is based out of our Commissary kitchen located in Inglewood
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a high-volume production kitchen or commissary
• Experience with large-scale food production, cooling, and packaging processes
• Ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced, structured environment
• Maintain an up to date California Food Handlers Card certification
• Must be able to read and write
• Valid driver's license

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Mellow Meat?

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive group that’s constantly looking to grow, innovate, and provide the best possible experience for our guests. This role is not just about managing the floor—it’s about being a part of something bigger, contributing to a brand that’s all about warmth, inclusiveness, and the joy of sharing great food and wine.

If you’re excited about becoming a part of the Mellow Meat family and are ready to take on the challenge of a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and let’s create unforgettable dining experiences together.

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