Kitchen Supervisor Kokoa Restaurant & Bar

Kitchen Supervisor (Morning Shift) – Kokoa Restaurant & Bar

Do you have a passion for leadership in the kitchen and enjoy working in a dynamic beachside environment? Kokoa Restaurant & Bar is looking for an experienced and hands-on Kitchen Supervisor (Morning Shift) to join our team.

Located directly on the stunning Eagle Beach, Kokoa offers a unique all-day dining experience — from early breakfast service to vibrant evenings with live entertainment. As a Kitchen Supervisor in the morning shift, you play a key role in setting the tone for the entire day.

What will you do?

As a Kitchen Supervisor, you are responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations during the morning shift, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency from the very start of the day.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting the kitchen team during breakfast and early lunch service

• Ensuring all dishes are prepared according to quality and presentation standards

• Managing daily kitchen operations, including mise en place and preparation

• Monitoring food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards

• Assisting in inventory control and ordering of kitchen supplies

• Training and guiding kitchen staff where needed

• Ensuring a smooth handover to the afternoon/evening team

• Working closely with management and service staff to maintain efficient operations

You will primarily work morning shifts, starting early to support breakfast service (from approximately 7:30 AM), which is a key part of the Kokoa experience.

Are you our perfect match?

The ideal candidate:

• Has proven experience in a similar role (Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, or Senior Line Cook)

• Has strong leadership skills and knows how to motivate a team

• Has experience with breakfast and lunch service in a fast-paced environment

• Has solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards

• Is organized, stress-resistant, and detail-oriented

• Is proactive and able to work independently

• Is flexible and willing to work early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays

• Speaks English fluently (required)

Additional languages such as Spanish or Papiamento are a plus.

What do we offer?

• A unique opportunity to work at one of Aruba’s most popular beachfront restaurants

• A dynamic kitchen environment with a strong team spirit

• A key supervisory role with responsibility and growth potential

• Competitive salary in line with the market

• Tips and additional benefits

• Opportunities to grow within Aruba Wine & Dine

Ready to lead the morning at Kokoa?

Are you the kitchen professional who brings structure, quality, and energy to every morning shift? Then we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Kokoa team.