Culinary Lead
Full Time- Wednesday - Sunday
Part Time - Friday - Sunday
Position Summary
The Culinary Lead supports daily food preparation and service execution while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and efficiency in the kitchen.
Compensation
$20-28/hr
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute menu items with consistency, quality, and attention to presentation.
- Complete daily prep and maintain an organized, efficient kitchen workflow.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including dishwashing and sanitation duties as needed.
- Follow all food safety, labeling, storage, and sanitation standards.
- Assist the Operations Manager with seasonal menus, wine pairing menus, and recipe development.
- Maintain recipe consistency and proper portion control.
- Support winery events, wine club experiences, private dinners, and weekend service.
- Train and mentor kitchen team members on recipes, prep procedures, and presentation standards.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering needs to the Operations Manager.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely, reporting maintenance needs promptly.
Qualifications
- Kitchen or line cook experience preferred
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Weekend availability required
- Team-oriented attitude
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs
- Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Saturday / Event tip out 5%
- Shift meals provided during scheduled shifts
- Two complimentary winery experiences per quarter for family and friends
- Accrued - 80 hours of Paid Time Off annually
- Opportunity to grow within the Formando team
About Formando WineryFormando Winery is a Texas Hill Country winery focused on creating elevated yet approachable wine and hospitality experiences. Through thoughtful design, warm hospitality, and scratch-made culinary offerings, Formando creates memorable experiences centered around wine, food, and community.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
