Kitchen Leader: Grow Talent, Deliver Exceptional Food

Landry's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development

Employee dining discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, voluntary life, short‑

401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Aquarium Restaurant in Downtown Houston is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold top food quality, safety, and consistency, and develop a high-performing culinary team.

You will coach staff, manage labor and food costs, oversee inventories, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. This role offers growth opportunities within a company committed to expanding its culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Kitchen Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic.
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in a high-volume setting.
• Oversee back-of-house staff training and development.
• Achieve budgeted labor and food cost targets.
• Manage inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures per OSHA and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Budgeting

Guest satisfaction

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited culinary program

Job description

Aquarium Restaurant in Downtown Houston is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold top food quality, safety, and consistency, and develop a high-performing culinary team.

You will coach staff, manage labor and food costs, oversee inventories, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. This role offers growth opportunities within a company committed to expanding its culinary leadership.