About HotSpot61
HotSpot61 is a next-generation social dining concept born in San Antonio, built around customized hotpot bowls, tea studio drinks, cocktails, and full-sensory experiences. The brand turns hotpot into a faster, more personal, and more shareable dining format for the next generation.
Our mission is to make customized hotpot an everyday food trend in North America: fast, bold, personal, and built to be shared. Every guest can build their bowl, choose their flavor, pair it with a drink, and make the moment their own.
We are looking for a Kitchen Supervisor who can lead daily kitchen preparation and service execution, uphold food safety and quality standards, and support the successful opening and growth of the brand.
Position
Kitchen Supervisor
Responsibilities
· Supervise daily kitchen preparation, line execution, and order flow to ensure consistency, speed, cleanliness, and quality.
· Maintain standards for broth/base preparation, sauces, ingredients, portioning, presentation, and overall product quality.
· Train and guide kitchen team members on recipes, prep standards, food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and station organization.
· Support the customized bowl format by ensuring ingredients are properly prepared, stocked, rotated, and ready for service.
· Monitor kitchen cleanliness, equipment use, storage areas, and opening and closing procedures.
· Assist with inventory counts, receiving, stocking, product rotation, waste control, and basic cost awareness.
· Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure timely order fulfillment and a smooth guest experience.
· Communicate issues related to product quality, supply needs, maintenance, staffing, or operations to the Store Manager or management team.
· Help build a disciplined, positive, and efficient kitchen culture aligned with HotSpot61 brand standards.
Requirements
· Previous kitchen experience in a restaurant environment is required.
· Prior experience as a kitchen lead, kitchen supervisor, line lead, prep lead, or senior cook is strongly preferred.
· Experience with hot pot, Malatang, Chinese restaurants, Asian kitchens, fast casual concepts, or high-volume restaurant operations is a strong plus.
· Understanding of broth/base handling, sauce standards, meat, seafood, vegetables, noodles, tofu products, prep quality, and food safety controls.
· Able to lead by example, follow standards, train team members, and maintain discipline during busy service periods.
· Strong sense of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and teamwork.
· Able to stand for long periods, lift kitchen supplies as needed, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
· Reliable, punctual, responsible, and willing to support opening, closing, and flexible restaurant schedules.
· Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain one is preferred.
· Bilingual ability in English and Chinese or Spanish is a plus.
We Offer
· Competitive compensation, including base pay and performance-based incentives where applicable.
· Comprehensive training and clear operating standards to support success.
· Discounted or free food during eligible shifts.
· Associate referral bonus opportunities.
· Growth opportunities as the brand expands in North America.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
