Culinary Lead: Kitchen Ops, Training & Service

H-E-B; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Culinary Lead for its Frisco restaurant to oversee a busy kitchen, supervise Partners, train staff, and ensure top-tier food safety and service. You’ll back up the Manager during peak times and support catering orders and inventory control.

The role requires culinary certification, a Food Service Manager certification, and TABC AST certification, with strong leadership and high-volume cooking expertise to deliver quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Culinary certification or equivalent experience.
• Certification as a Food Service Manager is required.
• TABC AST certification required for on-premises sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen Partners to ensure recipe execution and food safety.
• Supervise in Manager's absence and assist with inventory, catering orders, and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, sanitation, and temperature logs.
• Handle front- and back-of-house duties and resolve customer issues quickly.
• Support high-volume production and maintain equipment performance.

Skills

Comprehensive culinary knowledge

Advanced communication skills

Customer service skills

Culinary math for recipe conversion

Leadership / training abilities

Food safety knowledge

Ability to manage high-volume prod

Education

Culinary certification

Food Service Manager certification

TABC AST certification

Job description

H-E-B is seeking a Culinary Lead for its Frisco restaurant to oversee a busy kitchen, supervise Partners, train staff, and ensure top-tier food safety and service. You’ll back up the Manager during peak times and support catering orders and inventory control.

The role requires culinary certification, a Food Service Manager certification, and TABC AST certification, with strong leadership and high-volume cooking expertise to deliver quality meals in a fast-paced environment.