About Us
Present Company Café & Events opened in 2026 and is located in a standalone building on the same property as the Hampton Inn & Suites in Gunbarrel, sharing the hotel's parking lot. While we operate as our own café and event venue, we also have the opportunity to support hotel guests, private events, and future catering for the Hampton Inn.
Our property includes:
- A full-service coffee shop
- A large private conference room
- A spacious event venue
- A rooftop event space
Today, our primary focus is serving our café guests, but our vision extends well beyond daily café service. As we continue to grow, we'll expand our private events, catering, and hospitality offerings for both the community and the Hampton Inn.
We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us from the very beginning.
Position Overview
We're hiring a Café Chef to lead our kitchen operations.
Your primary responsibility will be preparing fresh breakfast and lunch offerings for our café during morning service. You'll also oversee inventory, ordering, food quality, and kitchen organization while helping shape our menu alongside the General Manager.
As our business grows, you'll have the opportunity to expand into catering, private events, and hotel food service. As a Café Chef, you'll play an important role in building the kitchen from the ground up and, when the time comes to expand the team, you'll have the opportunity to recruit, train, and lead future kitchen staff.
Previous leadership experience is a plus, as we're looking for someone who is excited to grow into a larger leadership role.
Current Café Hours
Monday–Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Typical Schedule: Approximately 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
As Present Company Café & Events continues to grow, optional evening hours may become available through private events, catering, and expanded operations. Participation in these additional hours will be based on business needs and mutual interest.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh breakfast and lunch items during café service
- Lead daily back-of-house operations
- Ensure consistent food quality and presentation
- Manage inventory and place weekly food orders
- Receive, organize, and store deliveries
- Monitor food waste and help control food costs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and health department-compliant kitchen
- Collaborate with the General Manager to create and improve seasonal menus
- Develop kitchen systems and standard operating procedures
- Support catering and special event food service as the business expands
- Assist with hiring, training, and leading future kitchen staff
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience as a chef, lead cook, kitchen lead, or similar culinary role
- Has experience in a café, breakfast kitchen, or fast-casual restaurant
- Can work independently and stay organized
- Understands food ordering, inventory management, and food cost control
- Takes pride in cleanliness, consistency, and quality
- Enjoys creating new menu items and improving recipes
- Is dependable, motivated, and excited to grow with a new business
- Has previous leadership experience or is ready to step into a leadership role
Preferred:
- ServSafe Manager Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience with catering or event food service is a plus
As our café continues to grow and we expand into private events, hotel catering, and larger food operations, you'll have the opportunity to become the culinary leader overseeing all kitchen operations.
If you're looking for a position where your ideas matter, your leadership can make an impact, and you can grow alongside the business, we'd love to meet you.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about great food, enjoy building systems, and want to be part of an exciting new concept with room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
