Culinary Lead — Grow, Mentor & Elevate the Kitchen

Tommy Bahama; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tommy Bahama is seeking a Culinary Lead in Plano, TX, to guide and mentor the kitchen team in delivering exceptional island-inspired cuisine. You will ensure accurate execution of menus, maintain quality, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on cooking skills, and a commitment to a clean, efficient kitchen. This full-time position offers growth opportunities within a growing concept and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety and sanitation practices and standards.
• Proven ability to train and mentor kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Experience managing menu items, recipes, portions and plating for consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen team to deliver culinary excellence.
• Enforce safety and sanitation programs across the restaurant.
• Oversee menus, recipes, ingredients, preparation methods and presentation.
• Create a clean, safe, and professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Culinary knowledge

Safety & sanitation

Training/Mentoring

Food preparation

Education

Food safety certification (ServSafe)

Job description

Tommy Bahama is seeking a Culinary Lead in Plano, TX, to guide and mentor the kitchen team in delivering exceptional island-inspired cuisine. You will ensure accurate execution of menus, maintain quality, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on cooking skills, and a commitment to a clean, efficient kitchen. This full-time position offers growth opportunities within a growing concept and a supportive team environment.