Kitchen Manager

Nbutexas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a driven Kitchen Manager to lead an upscale dining kitchen and elevate guest experiences. The role emphasizes energy, innovation, and excellence within a non-corporate ownership group that values creativity and growth.

You will oversee daily BOH operations, ensure food quality, manage inventory and vendors, and foster team development with seasoned Executive Chefs. This is a hands-on leadership position in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

Qualifications

• Up-scale or fine dining kitchen leadership experience required.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong culinary credibility.
• Ability to communicate with Executive Chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily BOH operations in a high-energy scratch kitchen environment.
• Support food quality, prep execution, line operations, and team development.
• Manage ordering, vendors, inventory, and operational flow.
• Coach and develop kitchen teams while maintaining high standards.
• Collaborate with ownership and Executive Chefs on events and execution.
• Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-energy

Operational execution

Vendor relations

Seafood experience

Job description

We are searching for a driven, high-energy Kitchen Manager to join an exciting upscale/fine dining culinary team that is passionate about excellence, innovation, and winning every day.

This is NOT a corporate chain environment. This ownership group thrives on creativity, culinary competitions, elevated hospitality, and constantly evolving experiences. With 30+ onsite events annually and a culture built around energy and growth, this is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to be challenged, inspired, and part of something special.

Kitchen Manager Qualifications:

• Upscale or fine dining kitchen leadership experience required
• Hands-on leadership style with strong culinary credibility
• Ability to “talk the talk” with highly skilled Executive Chefs
• Strong operational skills including ordering, inventory, vendor relations, and kitchen execution
• Seafood experience strongly preferred
• Competitive, driven mentality with a passion for hospitality and culinary excellence
• Someone who is hungry to grow — not simply going through the motions

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

• Leading daily BOH operations in a high-energy scratch kitchen environment
• Supporting food quality, prep execution, line operations, and team development
• Managing ordering, vendors, inventory, and operational flow
• Coaching and developing kitchen teams while maintaining high standards
• Collaborating closely with ownership and Executive Chefs on events and execution
• Helping drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence

Kitchen Manager Benefits:

• $55K–$65K base salary to start
• 45 hour work week
• Two days off weekly (Mondays always closed)
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Healthcare benefits
• PTO and flexible culture
• Bonus potential
• Opportunity to work alongside passionate culinary professionals in a highly respected concept

If you are a motivated culinary leader who loves hospitality, thrives in fast-paced upscale environments, and wants to be part of a team that truly cares about quality and culture, we’d love to connect.

JOB ID: 181247#post

Brian Constantine