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Arbor Lodging

Hospitality-focused real estate investment and management

Kitchen Supervisor

Full-Time
$25 - $28/hr+ 401(k) Match
Mid
Associate's
Itasca, IL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in food and beverage, culinary, or a related professional area.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Responsibilities
  • Respond to guests' needs and requests.
  • Implement and maintain food, beverage, and service standards in line with hotel standards.
  • Implement cost controls for food, beverage, and labor.
  • Develop systems for inventory, receiving, and product cost.
  • Create an atmosphere that encourages committed and loyal employees.
  • Monitor and evaluate food quality and service levels.
  • Ensure the restaurant remains clean, including tabletops and side stations.
  • Monitor inventory and assist with end-of-month inventory reporting.
  • Attend banquet event and pre-convention meetings as required.
  • Provide a pleasant atmosphere for staff and guests.
  • Perform additional assigned tasks as business demands require.
Desired Qualifications
  • A 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related major may replace some experience.

About the company

Arbor Lodging manages real estate investments and hotel/multifamily operations through two divisions: Arbor Lodging Partners makes direct equity investments in underperforming hotels and apartments, while Arbor Lodging Management runs hotel operations and asset management for its assets and third-party properties. It pursues a value-add strategy—buying properties, renovating, and improving operations to reposition assets and generate solid returns across the U.S. and Latin America with brands like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. ARLO Residential is a new vertical converting properties into affordable multifamily housing. The company differentiates itself with an integrated investor-operator model and hands-on management of a diversified portfolio of 34+ hotels and 4,800+ rooms, aiming to grow assets under management and deliver steady returns while expanding affordable housing opportunities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Eaglewood Resort acquisition adds a 295-room Chicago asset near the 2026 Presidents Cup.
  • Peachtree’s $30 million refi for Ann Arbor hotels shows financing access in 2026.
  • Arbor reported 11 Tripadvisor 2025 Travelers’ Choice awards, supporting sales and hiring.

What critics are saying

  • Kern County class action alleges wage, overtime, and meal-break violations, February 2026.
  • A growing Latin America push stretches execution while U.S. hotel quality remains core, 2026.
  • Heavy dependence on branded hotel demand makes a recession or travel shock existential.

What makes Arbor Lodging unique

  • Vertically integrated operator-investor: Arbor bought Eaglewood Resort and manages it immediately, 2025.
  • Mexico City base and CALA hiring give Arbor real cross-border operating reach, 2026.
  • Arbor Management Solutions adds outsourced accounting, deepening stickiness beyond hotel ownership, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual review with increase potential

Company News

EIN Presswire
Aug 5th, 2025
Arbor Lodging Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Metro Chicago

Arbor Lodging acquires Eaglewood Resort & Spa, expanding its portfolio with a premier independent resort in the Greater Chicago area.