Executive Chef

Thind Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thind Management, a hospitality-focused company in Houston, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations, craft menus, and drive culinary excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, food safety expertise, and the ability to manage costs while delivering memorable guest experiences in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume settings.
• Executive Chef or senior kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory, and labor controls.
• Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Manager Certification or eligibility to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations with focus on consistency and quality.
• Develop and maintain menus, seasonal offerings, and culinary standards.
• Coach, train, and develop kitchen staff; promote teamwork.
• Monitor food prep, portions, plating, and presentation for guest satisfaction.
• Manage labor scheduling, staffing levels, and productivity against costs.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, vendor relations, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with FOH leadership to support service excellence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Executive chef experience

Team development

Food safety knowledge

Inventory & labor control

Communication skills

Flexibility scheduling

Education

Food Manager Certification

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Thind Management, a family-owned management company where we strive to provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests at our properties. With a passion for hospitality and a commitment to teach, we at Thind Management strive to share our knowledge with team members to reach new heights. We live and breathe Thind’s motto “We’ll Take It from Here”. Our team of experienced leaders are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of training, providing tools, and ensuring professional growth of our team members.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Executive Chef who is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and operational efficiency. The Executive Chef plays a critical leadership role in developing culinary standards, leading and developing kitchen teams, maintaining food safety compliance, and supporting overall restaurant profitability. This position requires strong leadership abilities, operational expertise, creativity, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment while delivering memorable culinary experiences for guests.

Core Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards are maintained at all times.
• Develop, execute, and maintain menus, recipes, seasonal offerings, and culinary standards in alignment with company goals and brand identity.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop kitchen employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Monitor food preparation procedures, portioning, plating, and presentation to ensure operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Manage kitchen labor scheduling, staffing levels, and productivity to support operational needs and labor cost goals.
• Oversee food ordering, inventory management, product rotation, and vendor relationships to maintain quality standards and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and local, state, and federal health regulations.
• Conduct routine kitchen inspections and maintain cleanliness, organization, and safe working conditions throughout all kitchen areas.
• Analyze food costs, waste, purchasing trends, and operational reports to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership and management teams to support seamless service execution and guest experience initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, special events, catering operations, promotions, and new culinary initiatives as needed.
• Address operational challenges proactively while maintaining professionalism, urgency, and strong leadership presence during service periods.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to inventory, invoices, temperature logs, sanitation records, and operational reporting.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, disciplinary action, performance management, and employee development initiatives in partnership with leadership and Human Resources.
• Ensure all kitchen operations are conducted in alignment with the Associate Handbook, company policies, and operational expectations.

Qualification Standards & Company Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Previous Executive Chef or senior kitchen leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, kitchen operations, inventory management, and labor controls.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop culinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high operational standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on business demands.
• Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain certification as required by state or local law
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays are required

*Please note that specific job requirements and responsibilities may vary depending on the company’s policies, size, and other factors*