Join the Opening Team at Nouvia
Nouvia is a new upscale casual restaurant opening in Frisco, Texas, offering a vibrant brunch-to-dinner experience featuring elevated comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and exceptional hospitality.
We are looking for a talented and hands-on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations and help build a high-performing team from day one.
This is a leadership role for someone who loves food, understands kitchen systems, and wants to be part of building a successful restaurant from the ground up.
Why Join Nouvia?
- Join a brand-new restaurant opening
- Work directly with ownership
- Help build the kitchen team and culture
- Opportunity to influence kitchen systems and standards
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Growth opportunities as the business expands
About the Role
As Head Chef / Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and efficiency.
You will be responsible for leading the kitchen team while maintaining strong food cost and labor controls.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both cooking and managing people.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations
- Lead daily kitchen operations
- Ensure food is prepared and presented consistently
- Manage service execution during busy periods
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen
Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff
- Schedule and supervise BOH employees
- Create a positive and accountable team culture
- Lead by example during prep and service
Inventory & Cost Control
- Manage inventory and weekly counts
- Place food orders and manage vendor relationships
- Control food waste and maintain portion standards
- Monitor food costs and kitchen performance
- Food Quality
- Ensure all recipes and standards are followed
Opening Responsibilities
- Assist with kitchen setup and organization
- Help establish prep systems and station layouts
- Train BOH staff before opening
- Support soft opening and launch activities
- Maintain consistency across all menu items
- Support menu development and improvements
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years in a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar leadership role
- Full-service restaurant experience
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations
- Experience managing food costs and inventory
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Leads from the front
- Takes pride in consistency and quality
- Understands food cost and profitability
- Enjoys developing people
- Stays calm and organized under pressure
- Wants to grow with an ambitious restaurant concept
About Nouvia
Nouvia is an upscale casual restaurant designed around great food, great hospitality, and memorable experiences.
Our mission is to create a vibrant destination where guests can enjoy exceptional brunch, dinner, cocktails, and celebrations in a welcoming and energetic environment.
We are building a team that values professionalism, teamwork, consistency, and hospitality.
Work Location: In person
