Houston Executive Chef High Volume

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

A people first restaurant group with multiple concepts and a core philosophy that defines its culture as serving the person serves the guest seeks an experienced Executive Chef for one of its popular high volume restaurant concepts in Houston, TX.Influenced by Houstons melting pot of cuisines, industry and cultures, this concept brings together culinary influences of Tex-Mex, Asian and Vietnamese. The Exec Chef leads all aspects of culinary operations by leading the team in an open, positive and approachable manner and delivers great results. Relocation available for candidates outside of the Houston area.

The Executive Chef leads the entire culinary team, directing the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production and prep, special events and purchasing and receiving. He/she ensures that all culinary employees maximize efficiency and productivity in order to achieve total guest satisfaction while actively reviewing and evaluating daily guest feedback. The Executive Chef oversees the menu changes and education process to all culinary and service staff and engineers seasonal specials and event menus. Priorities also include directing food production and plating from the pass during service, properly and efficiently training all line cooks and costing menus to meet or exceed the budgeted percentage. He/she must foster an educational environment to develop all culinary staff for future advancement.

REQUIREMENTS:

10-years of progressive restaurant experience preferred, 5 years experience as a CDC or Executive Chef

Experience in a high volume, full service environment

Experience with Texas/Mexican cuisine

Passion and proven results in delivering warmhospitality to guests and team alike

Experience in fine dining or award winning full service restaurants is preferred

Financial acumen: can read and lead a P&L

Passion for quality ingredients, great wine/beverages, and amazing service

BENEFITS

Salary$80,000 $100,000/yr. DOE

Relocation for out of state candidates

Generous quarterly bonus program

Full benefit eligibility after 30-days of employment. Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

A supportive culture and ethical work environment

Dynamic performance-based raises and promotions

Paid Time Off, Childbirth Recovery Leave and Parental Leave to support a healthy work-life balance

Significant Long-term Retention bonuses

Family time on most major holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

50% discount at the restaurant groups restaurants in Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, Raleigh, and Winter Park

Specialized leadership classes and personalized support for career advancement

Employee-led Mentorship programs, Advisory Council and Safety Committee

EOE - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Full-time