How to hire a restaurant supervisor

How to hire a restaurant supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step restaurant supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a restaurant supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new restaurant supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The restaurant supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a restaurant supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a restaurant supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of restaurant supervisors.

   Type of Restaurant Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Restaurant Supervisor		$13-24
   Line Chef	Line Chefs are in charge of cooking or preparing meat, vegetables, soup, and other ingredients according to area guidelines. Their responsibilities include managing and supervising kitchen staff, coordinating with fellow chefs, replenishing supply inventories, and setting-up cooking areas, ensuring adequate and high-quality ingredients... Show more	$8-17
   Dining Room Manager	Dining Room Managers are responsible for supervising the operations of a dining establishment or restaurant. Their duties include ensuring workers adhere to operational and service standards, implement training and recruitment processes, addressing customer concerns, achieving customer satisfaction, and overseeing a restaurant's inventory and budget... Show more	$16-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Restaurant Operations
   • Guest Service
   • Culinary
   • Wine
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Cash Handling
   • POS
   • Reservations
   • Payroll
   • Food Handling
   • Exceptional Guest
   • Food Service

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the bar, restaurant and in-room dinning.
   • Coordinate service and set-up functions base off BEO, with meeting planner, sales and kitchen, to manage events smoothly.
   • Maintain fine dining expectations, including diverse food and wine menu, and anticipation of customer needs.
   • Inventory of all bars and stock room
   • Supervise the restaurant, bar, and in-room dining.
   • Make real time edits, necessary changes, and additions to the POS system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your restaurant supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A restaurant supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a restaurant supervisor in Wisconsin may be lower than in California, and an entry-level restaurant supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level restaurant supervisor. Additionally, a restaurant supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average restaurant supervisor salary

   $39,134yearly

   $18.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level restaurant supervisor salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average restaurant supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$51,412	$25
   2	Washington	$48,757	$23
   3	District of Columbia	$47,455	$23
   4	Massachusetts	$46,869	$23
   5	Colorado	$45,698	$22
   6	Hawaii	$45,283	$22
   7	New York	$43,508	$21
   8	Arizona	$42,748	$21
   9	Nevada	$42,512	$20
   10	Virginia	$41,277	$20
   11	Minnesota	$40,799	$20
   12	Pennsylvania	$39,907	$19
   13	Texas	$39,840	$19
   14	Florida	$39,027	$19
   15	Oregon	$38,293	$18
   16	Iowa	$37,054	$18
   17	Kansas	$35,984	$17
   18	North Carolina	$35,917	$17
   19	Georgia	$35,301	$17
   20	Illinois	$34,842	$17

   Average restaurant supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Chili's Grill & Bar	$55,835	$26.84	70
   2	Atlantis Casino Resort Spa	$53,587	$25.76	1
   3	Monarch Casino & Resort	$53,549	$25.74	10
   4	Slim Chickens	$53,223	$25.59	2
   5	Umpqua Indian Development Corporation	$52,268	$25.13	1
   6	Aspen Snowmass	$51,314	$24.67	20
   7	House of Blues	$51,300	$24.66
   8	Treasure Island Resort & Casino	$50,747	$24.40	12
   9	Carson Valley Inn	$49,884	$23.98
   10	Penn National Gaming	$48,619	$23.37
   11	Eat'n Park	$48,587	$23.36
   12	Gun Lake Casino	$48,391	$23.26
   13	King's Hawaiian Enterprises, Inc.	$47,989	$23.07
   14	Smashburger	$47,601	$22.89	21
   15	Treasure Bay Casino & Hotel	$47,143	$22.66
   16	Texas Roadhouse	$46,840	$22.52	139
   17	Rally Stores	$45,520	$21.88
   18	Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino	$45,272	$21.77	3
   19	Legends Hospitality	$44,988	$21.63
   20	sweetgreen	$44,740	$21.51	19

4. Writing a restaurant supervisor job description

   A restaurant supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a restaurant supervisor job description:

   Restaurant supervisor job description example

   The incumbent in this position Supervises Team Members engaged in serving food in restaurants, and in maintaining cleanliness of food service areas and equipment by performing the following duties. The Restaurant Supervisor, as with all members of Monarch properties, provides excellent customer service to all Team Members, is expected to conduct himself/herself in a manner which demonstrates initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercises confidentiality in the appropriate areas of his/her performance. The incumbent shares in the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa support of the company's Vision, Mission, Values, and consistently performs all functions in a fashion that inspires and motivates others to actively pursue them. As part of the leadership team, role models the expected behaviors of service, positive attitude, cooperation and accountability. Engenders trust in others and develops credible relationships at all levels.
   Responsibilities • Trains Team Members in performance of duties.
   • Responsible for making sure all policies and procedures are followed.
   • Assigns and coordinates work of Team Members to promote efficiency of operations.
   • Inspects kitchen and dining areas and utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met and are in proper working order.
   • Keeps records such as amount and cost of meals served and hours worked by Team Members.
   • Requisitions and inspects foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met.
   • Prepares work schedules/floor plans and evaluates work performance of Team Members.
   • Prepare and administers coaching and counseling's to Team Members.
   • Directs preparation of foods and beverages.
   • Greet and communicate with Guests in a friendly and courteous manner.
   • Resolve Guest complaints.
   • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. Qualifications • 1 year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
   • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Guest, clients, and other Team Members of the organization
   • knowledge of MS Word processing software and MS Excel spreadsheet software
   • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner • Alcohol Awareness Certification
   • Food Safety Certification
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5. Post your job

   To find restaurant supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any restaurant supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level restaurant supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your restaurant supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit restaurant supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit restaurant supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new restaurant supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the restaurant supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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