Kitchen Leader at Dynamic Entertainment Complex

Hooky Entertainment; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Team member discounts

Job summary

Es Vedra Cinemas in Texas is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead all culinary operations, supervise kitchen staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage staffing, scheduling, and budgets.

You will handle inventory, food cost and quality controls while training team members and maintaining a professional, customer‑focused kitchen environment. Holidays, nights, and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Hospitality Management program or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of F&B management experience.
• Understanding of operational excellence.
• Required state alcohol certification and Manager ServSafe Certification required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Availability to work during holidays, nights, and weekends with increased hours during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services and busy periods at the pass and ensure guests receive orders accurately.
• Perform line checks and taste tests to uphold food quality.
• Manage food cost, labor cost and inventory processes.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation across procurement, production and service.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, storage, rotation and recipe adherence.
• Forecast business needs during peak and slow periods and align with budgets.
• Lead recruitment, orientation and training of kitchen staff.
• Schedule management and staffing to meet demand.
• Foster a professional, respectful kitchen environment and develop staff for leadership roles.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Guest focus

Time management

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Hospitality degree

3+ years F&B mgmt

Operational excellence

ServSafe certification

Alcohol certification

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Es Vedra Cinemas in Texas is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead all culinary operations, supervise kitchen staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage staffing, scheduling, and budgets.

You will handle inventory, food cost and quality controls while training team members and maintaining a professional, customer‑focused kitchen environment. Holidays, nights, and weekends required.