Executive Kitchen Leader — Luxury Hotel Culinary Excellence

The Hotel at Avalon; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

DailyPay

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

The Westin at The Woodlands is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily food production across hotel restaurants and room service. You will supervise kitchen staff, control quality, cost, and compliance with health and safety standards while supporting the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in a related kitchen role, strong leadership, and hotel experience. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is required or desirable.
• Culinary education is desirable and related hotel experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the kitchen staff in procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food.
• Oversee HR activities in production areas: hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff.
• Schedule maintenance and sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Monitor labor and food costs; produce reports to meet budgets.
• Assist in costed menus and seasonal offerings; cover Executive Chef when needed.
• Ensure attendance and reliability; perform other related duties.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Post-secondary education

Culinary education

Job description

The Westin at The Woodlands is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily food production across hotel restaurants and room service. You will supervise kitchen staff, control quality, cost, and compliance with health and safety standards while supporting the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in a related kitchen role, strong leadership, and hotel experience. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits within a dynamic hospitality environment.