Kitchen Manager - Houston, TX

SPB Hospitality•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

J. Alexander’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join their culinary team. The company focuses on providing high-quality food, outstanding professional service, and an attractive ambiance, using fresh ingredients made from-scratch daily. They are committed to a quality guest experience through flavorful contemporary American cuisine. This role requires a leader with thorough knowledge of food service and execution, responsible for overseeing the entire operations of the kitchen, providing leadership to the kitchen staff to ensure food is exceptionally and accurately prepared, controlling inventory, ordering supplies, and complying with health regulations. The Kitchen Manager oversees daily operations, manages staff, coordinates food orders, maintains safety and cleanliness, and manages inventory. Additionally, this role plays a significant role in driving revenue growth and maintaining a supportive, productive work environment.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of food service and execution

Nice To Haves

“From scratch” cooking experience in high volume and fast-paced kitchens that focus on execution and plate presentation
A bachelor’s degree or culinary degree is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Overseeing the entire operations of the kitchen
Providing leadership to the kitchen staff to ensure food is exceptionally and accurately prepared
Controlling inventory
Ordering supplies
Complying with health regulations
Overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant’s kitchen
Managing staff
Coordinating food orders
Maintaining safety and cleanliness
Managing inventory
Driving revenue growth
Maintaining a supportive, productive work environment