About the role
About the role
Kitchen Supervisor
Drift Santa Barbara | Dusk + Dawn + Hotel Amenities
Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Drift Santa Barbara is looking for a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily culinary execution across our F&B outlets, Dusk & Dawn.
This role is for someone who loves being in the kitchen, takes pride in consistency, and knows how to run a kitchen. You’ll work closely with our F&B Manager and in coordination with our Executive Chef to ensure every plate reflects the Drift standard- thoughtful, intentional, and rooted in place.
If you’re organized, creative, and ready to take ownership of kitchen operations, we’d love to meet you.
What you'll do
Run Kitchen Operations
Execute opening and closing procedures
Keep service organized, efficient, and on standard
Coach and train team members on recipes, execution, and cleanliness
Drive Culinary Quality
Ensure consistent food preparation and presentation
Follow and enforce standardized recipes
Monitor ingredient quality and freshness
Accommodate special guest requests when appropriate
Own Inventory & Organization
Manage ordering and inventory levels
Conduct product counts and monitor waste
Support food cost control initiatives
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready
Collaborate & Support Programming
Work alongside the Executive Chef on menu updates
Coordinate with the F&B Manager on daily execution
Support special events and hotel programming as needed
Qualifications
2+ years in a lead or supervisory kitchen role
Strong food safety and sanitation knowledge
Experience managing inventory and maintaining organization
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment
Food Handler Certification (required)
A calm, accountable leadership style
TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward-thinking hotel development and management company focused on elevating hospitality from a service to an experience through strategic development, investment, and brand creation, the group has two hotel brands, Bode and Drift, in addition to Buttonwood Farm & Winery that cater to the concept of social group travel and experiences. Bode, with a location in Nashville, redefines traditional travel by creating flexible spaces that expertly blend the style of vacation rental homes with the comforts and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Drift, with locations in San Jose del Cabo, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and Nashville, is a modern hotel concept for independent and group travelers who value adventure and culture with minimalist yet intentional details and amenities.