Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager

Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager looking for an immediate opportunity in the food and beverage industry? Do you have a passion for culinary and a commitment to delivering the highest quality standards? If yes, then we have the perfect job for you!

At Common Bond Cafe, we believe that good food brings people together and creates a common bond. With 11 locations across Houston, we have become a gathering place for the community to enjoy delicious food, extraordinary pastries, and custom cakes. As a Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the overall kitchen operation, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction through your leadership, organization, and commitment to quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
• Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints
• Make recommendations for succession planning
• Ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests
• Maintain sufficient quantity and quality of food stock
• Ensure team members are presentable and in clean uniforms
• Ensure safe and correct use of food preparation equipment
• Prepare and update culinary operations manuals
• Adhere to operational budgets and control food costs
• Plan and lead effective meetings
• Prepare food for each restaurant, including catering orders
• Initiate and follow up on maintenance reports and work orders
• Manage and motivate team members
• Project a positive and motivated attitude among team members
• Work with the Executive Corporate Chef to ensure high-quality products
• Administer and update work schedules and timecards
• Motivate the culinary department and provide positive feedback
• Coach and counsel team members in accordance with company policy
• Act as manager on duty as scheduled
• Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback
• Perform various tasks within the store during each shift
• Additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may apply

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of food and beverage
• Creativity, culinary aptitude, and passion for working with food
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Administrative and computer experience
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in a similar capacity
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on quality and customer service
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen, service team members, and guests
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a standing position for long periods
• Expectation to work 50 hours per week
• Serve-Safe or Houston Food Managers Certificate required

Common Bond Cafe is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. We believe that by creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, we can retain top talent while serving our customers.

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If you are a talented and motivated Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager, ready to join a fun and dynamic team, apply now! We offer health insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, and paid training to help you grow your skills and expertise in the culinary industry.

In every city, village, and town the “common bond” that everyone shares is the love of good food. It bridges together all ages, cultures, and beliefs. From this idea, Common Bond Bistro & Bakery was opened in May 2014 in the Montrose area of Houston, TX. We now have 11 locations across the city of Houston where the community gathers to dine and bond over good food, extraordinary pastries, and custom cakes.

Pay: $52000 - $55000 / year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Paid training

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site

Heights Bistro. 449 W 19th St, Houston, TX, 77008