About Us
The DoughCone is a high-volume dessert catering and food truck company serving handcrafted donut cones and premium ice cream across Houston.
We’re known for operating with precision, professionalism, and high service standards — and we expect the same from our leaders.
From festivals to weddings and corporate events, we execute with speed, structure, and genuine hospitality. We don’t just serve dessert — we create polished, memorable experiences.
We take pride in being the team clients trust when the details matter most.
If you take ownership, move with urgency, and believe great service should feel effortless — you’ll fit right in.
The Role
We’re hiring a Catering & Mobile Operations Lead to help run events and oversee mobile food truck operations in the field.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real growth opportunity. It’s designed for someone who wants to step into higher-level operational leadership as we scale.
You will:
- Lead shifts and maintain service standards
- Drive and position the truck at events
- Oversee setup, service flow, and breakdown
- Manage prep and ensure products are made to spec
- Support team performance and guest experience
You move quickly without sacrificing quality.
You stay calm under pressure.
You communicate clearly and hold high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute catering and food truck events start to finish
- Maintain clean, organized, inspection-ready workspaces
- Follow all food safety guidelines
- Drive a FedEx-sized truck or cargo van
- Safely maneuver and park at event sites
- Monitor inventory and communicate restocking needs
- Assist with prep lists, checklists, and basic tracking
Qualifications
- 3–5 years in hospitality, catering, or high-volume service
- Leadership experience preferred
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable driving larger vehicles
- Tech-comfortable (Google Docs, Gmail, POS systems)
- Valid Texas Driver’s License (required)
- Reliable personal transportation (no rideshares)
- Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Food truck experience is a plus, not required.
What We Offer
- $15–$22/hr based on experience
- Performance-based bonuses
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid training
- Employee discounts
- Direct access to leadership
- Clear opportunity to grow into expanded operational responsibility
You won’t just clock in — you’ll help shape how we operate.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Can you work Friday - Sunday?
- In 2–3 sentences, what specifically drew you to apply for this role at The DoughCone, and what about our brand or standards stands out to you?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
