About us
We are a newly established (1.5 years) family owned restaurant on the East side of Houston in Crosby, Texas. We have renovated one of the oldest buildings in Crosby and turned it into a beautiful restaurant with a, cozy back patio area.
We have won Best New Restaurant, and Best Overall Restaurant in our local community annual business awards 2 years in a row, and are looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual to take lead of our team and continue to provide our guests with an experience they can't get anywhere else locally.
As a small, family owned restaurant you will have room for your own creativity to shine through.
**Job Overview**
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to help lead our already established team.
As the culinary leader of our kitchen, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining a high-quality food service operation, overseeing daily kitchen operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be a culinary expert with kitchen management experience and a passion for creating delicious dishes and a commitment to excellent food safety and hygiene practices.
**Responsibilities**
- Manage the kitchen team, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure effective team performance.
- Develop and implement menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring that supplies are ordered and stocked correctly to minimize waste and optimize efficiency.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment that exceeds food safety standards.
- Work closely with the restaurant management team to ensure that the kitchen operation aligns with the restaurant's overall vision and goals.
- Assist in the planning and execution of special events and catering services.
- Expected to work all stations as necessary, depending on the demands of the day.
- Provide support to the front-of-house staff, ensuring seamless communication and service.
- Perform additional responsibilities not detailed here as requested or needed by management.
- Ensuring all employees are trained and able to correctly and safely use all kitchen equipment
- Ensure food items are prepared, cooked and plated consistently in a timely manner.
**Experience**
- Proven experience in a high-volume restaurant or culinary establishment.
- Experience with menu planning, inventory management, and team management.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Experience working with diverse dietary requirements, including special diets and allergies.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team of cooks and kitchen staff.
- A passion for culinary excellence, with a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes that exceed customer expectations.
- Ensure set is complete for each station according to restaurant guidelines and expectations.
- Train subordinate chefs in preparing ingredients, portioning, prep and storing foods according to restaurant standards.
**Skills**
- Culinary expertise and knowledge of various cuisines and cooking techniques.
- Experience with menu planning and inventory management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with the restaurant management team and front-of-house staff.
- Ability to assist across all stations to ensure kitchen operations are being handled in an efficient and timely manner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,600.00 - $62,400.00 per year
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Culinary experience: 5 years (Preferred)
- Head Chef: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Crosby, TX 77532 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Crosby, TX 77532: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
