Culinary Manager — High-Volume BBQ Kitchen Leader

H.E.B.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is expanding its True TX BBQ Restaurant Culinary Manager role in Austin, TX. You will supervise Partners, oversee menu and kitchen operations, and lead in scheduling, training, and Partner development to deliver exceptional customer service.

You will ensure food safety, quality standards, and cost-control while driving staff performance and hospitality excellence in a fast-paced, retail-anchored dining environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent; leadership experience required.
• Advanced communication and customer service skills.
• Hospitality mindset with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Partners and train staff; coordinate culinary activities.
• Plan, assign and direct work; manage performance and rewards/discipline.
• Oversee daily department responsibilities and inventory; manage food orders.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, quality, and standard compliance.
• Manage budgets and menu execution; monitor kitchen financial performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Advanced communication

Hospitality mindset

Customer service

Staff supervision

Education

Culinary degree

Completion of SORM

Tools

XPTR

DSD

IMS

CICS2

POS

Excel

Job description

H-E-B is expanding its True TX BBQ Restaurant Culinary Manager role in Austin, TX. You will supervise Partners, oversee menu and kitchen operations, and lead in scheduling, training, and Partner development to deliver exceptional customer service.

You will ensure food safety, quality standards, and cost-control while driving staff performance and hospitality excellence in a fast-paced, retail-anchored dining environment.