KITCHEN PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Location: Toronto, ON
Company: Lao Lao Bar
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Lao Lao Bar

Lao Lao Bar is a high-volume Lao restaurant located in Toronto. We specialize in traditional and contemporary Lao cuisine, with a strong focus on house-made sauces, marinades, spice blends, pickles, curry bases, and specialty ingredients prepared daily. We are committed to delivering authentic flavours, consistent quality, and exceptional guest experiences.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily food preparation operations, coordinating production schedules, training staff, monitoring inventory, and ensuring all food products are prepared according to established recipes, quality standards, and food safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of prep cooks and kitchen support staff.
• Oversee daily preparation of sauces, marinades, spice blends, curry bases, pickles, and other specialty food products.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure adequate preparation levels for daily service, catering, and special events.
• Train and coach staff on recipes, food preparation techniques, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and portion standards are maintained across all prepared products.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Coordinate production requirements with line cooks and kitchen leadership.
• Assist in onboarding and training new employees.
• Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and workplace regulations.
• Support food cost control initiatives and minimize food waste.
• Participate in daily kitchen operations as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Previous experience supervising, training, or coordinating kitchen staff.
• Experience working in a high-volume food service operation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of Lao cuisine, ingredients, preparation methods, and flavour profiles is considered a strong asset.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 25 kg.

Benefits

• Staff meals
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Please submit your resume and relevant work experience for consideration.