Kitchen Lead/ Assistant kitchen manager - Houston, TX

We are a dynamic and fast-paced culinary establishment dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. Our kitchen operates with precision and passion, focusing on high-quality food preparation and presentation across various stations, including salad, sautee, and pizza. As a team, we pride ourselves on upholding the highest culinary standards while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that enables our staff to excel and grow. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated culinary leader to join us as a Kitchen Lead / Assistant Kitchen Manager. This position is a crucial part of our kitchen leadership team, responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, supervising junior staff, and ensuring that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet our elevated standards of quality and presentation. The role of the Kitchen Lead / Assistant Kitchen Manager requires a hands-on approach to food preparation and kitchen management. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency across multiple kitchen stations, including salad, sautee, and pizza, showcasing versatility and culinary skill. In this fast-paced environment, efficiency and attention to detail are paramount. You will be expected to manage the flow of kitchen operations, coordinate with the head chef on menu development, and uphold sanitary and safety protocols to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for both staff and guests. In addition to culinary expertise, this leadership role involves significant responsibility in staff management, including training, supervising, and guiding junior kitchen staff. The Kitchen Lead / Assistant Kitchen Manager acts as a mentor and role model, motivating the team to maintain consistency and excellence in every dish. Managing inventory and ordering supplies efficiently is another key component, helping to control costs while preventing waste. The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is essential to facilitate seamless team interactions and maintain a productive kitchen atmosphere. Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, accompanied by benefits such as a fixed work schedule and two weeks of paid vacation annually. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive culinary team, contributing to the creative and operational success of our kitchen. If you have strong leadership capabilities, culinary versatility, and a passion for excellence in a fast-paced kitchen environment, you will be an excellent fit for this role. Join us and play a vital role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences to our patrons while advancing your career in a rewarding hospitality setting.

• Proficiency on salad sautee and pizza stations
• bilingual English and Spanish required for effective communication
• strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills