Kitchen Manager / Chef

Recruiting Partner: Scotty Moran

Houston, Texas | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $70,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 175067

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Kitchen Manager

$70–75K + Bonus | Comprehensive Benefits

A growing, Australian business is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, team performance, and compliance at the unit level. The position is for a new location in Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment looking for growth opportunities


What You’ll Do

  • Oversee all BOH operations including receiving, prep, production, line, dish, catering, and dispatch
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and daily team management
  • Drive performance through coaching, feedback, and accountability
  • Maintain food quality, consistency, and operational standards
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and labor to achieve KPIs and cost targets
  • Ensure compliance with DOH, labor laws, and safety standards

What We’re Looking For

  • 2 + years of restaurant management experience (QSR or full-service)
  • Strong understanding of COGs, labor management, and inventory control
  • Proven ability to lead BOH teams
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
  • Basic understanding of Restaurant 365 and Toast

Why This Role

  • Opportunity to grow with a high-quality concept with location in Texas (3) and NYC (2)
  • Direct impact on how new locations launch—and how existing ones perform
  • A collaborative, culture-driven team that values ownership and follow-through
  • Competitive compensation, bonus, and comprehensive benefits

 

JOB ID: 175067

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