Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Operations

Drake's Hollywood; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts at Vandelay concepts

Professional development and career成长

Benefits for full and part time team

Job summary

Vandelay Hospitality Group in Houston is seeking a seasoned Restaurant Manager for Drake's Hollywood to lead the culinary team, ensure guest satisfaction, and execute brand standards across shifts.

This role requires scheduling, cost control, safety compliance and ongoing staff development. Minimum 2+ years in full-service restaurant management, a HS diploma, and the ability to work 55 hours weekly are required. We offer dining discounts and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of full-service restaurant management experience.
• Able to work a minimum of 55 hours per week with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Engage culinary team members through recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and continuous development efforts
• Financial responsibilities to summarize and analyze information for budgeting revenues and expenses; measuring costs of products, services and other cost objectives
• Exhibit our core values through creating innovative improvements and collaborating with others while being accountable for measurable, high-quality and timely results
• Respond to guest concerns, both written and verbal with the ability to creatively solve problems and develop robust solutions
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and update the team on key business updates
• Assist with weekly staff schedules as directed by the General Manager
• Order goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products as needed
• Control operational costs and monitor departmental budget
• Ensure established standards of food safety, sanitation and quality are maintained
• Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to company recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
• Ensure all reports, documentation and other information required by our corporate office are submitted in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure adherence to all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Take action based on guest reviews and feedback
• Attend and participate in weekly manager meetings

Skills

Results driven

Team oriented

Trustworthy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Degree

Job description

Vandelay Hospitality Group in Houston is seeking a seasoned Restaurant Manager for Drake's Hollywood to lead the culinary team, ensure guest satisfaction, and execute brand standards across shifts.

This role requires scheduling, cost control, safety compliance and ongoing staff development. Minimum 2+ years in full-service restaurant management, a HS diploma, and the ability to work 55 hours weekly are required. We offer dining discounts and career growth opportunities.