Kitchen Manager

Grooves of Houston; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Grooves of Houston is seeking a Kitchen Manager / HIGH VOLUME Expeditor to lead our culinary operations in a fast-paced setting. You will run the expediting line, manage ticket flow, and uphold standards of quality and speed in a high-energy kitchen.

The role demands strong leadership, superb communication, and a calm, urgent approach to delivering plates on time. Evening availability and team coordination are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a high-volume setting.
• Strong expediting and ticket management skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain quality.
• Excellent communication and leadership presence.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and accountability.
• Able to multitask during fast-paced service.

Aufgaben

• SERVICE LEADERSHIP: Run the expediting line during high-volume service; Control ticket flow from start to finish; Maintain ticket times within 12-15 minute targets; Ensure every plate is accurate and properly presented; Identify and solve bottlenecks in real time; Maintain organization and urgency during peak hours.
• KITCHEN MANAGEMENT: Ensure kitchen setup is complete before service; Verify all stations are stocked and fully prepared; Taste and check food quality before service begins; Oversee prep production and line readiness; Monitor food consistency and portion standards; Enforce kitchen cleanliness and organization; Assist with inventory awareness and waste control; Communicate staffing or operational issues to ownership.
• TEAM LEADERSHIP: Hold cooks and kitchen staff accountable; Maintain discipline and professionalism in the kitchen; Train and coach kitchen staff as needed; Lead with urgency, communication, and confidence; Create structure and consistency during service.

Kenntnisse

Kitchen leadership

Expediting

Ticket management

Communication

Under pressure

Multitasking

Jobbeschreibung

Kitchen Manager / HIGH VOLUME Expeditor - Grooves of Houston

2300 Pierce Street, Houston, TX

Grooves of Houston, a vibrant destination for upscale dining, live entertainment, and unforgettable nightlife, is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Manager / HIGH VOLUME Expeditor to lead our culinary operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and have a passion for food, leadership, and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $21-$24 / hr

THIS IS NOT A BASIC KITCHEN JOB

Grooves is looking for a strong kitchen leader who can both manage the kitchen operation and run the line during service .

This role combines:

• Quality Control

We need someone who can walk into a high-volume environment, take control, organize the kitchen, lead the team, and ensure food leaves the kitchen quickly, accurately, and consistently.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitchen Manager / Kitchen Commander is responsible for:

• Managing kitchen operations before, during, and after service
• Leading the line and controlling ticket flow during peak volume
• Ensuring all stations are fully prepped and set
• Maintaining food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and urgency
• Holding the kitchen accountable to standards and ticket times
• Helping build structure, systems, and kitchen discipline

This person must be able to thrive under pressure while leading a high-energy kitchen environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE LEADERSHIP

• Run the expediting line during high-volume service
• Control ticket flow from start to finish
• Maintain ticket times within 12-15 minute targets
• Ensure every plate is accurate and properly presented
• Identify and solve bottlenecks in real time
• Maintain organization and urgency during peak hours

KITCHEN MANAGEMENT

• Ensure kitchen setup is complete before service
• Verify all stations are stocked and fully prepared
• Taste and check food quality before service begins
• Oversee prep production and line readiness
• Monitor food consistency and portion standards
• Enforce kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Assist with inventory awareness and waste control
• Communicate staffing or operational issues to ownership

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Hold cooks and kitchen staff accountable
• Maintain discipline and professionalism in the kitchen
• Train and coach kitchen staff as needed
• Lead with urgency, communication, and confidence
• Create structure and consistency during service

Minimum required availability:

Must be available for:

• Evening service
• Closing responsibilities when needed

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED:

• Experience leading a kitchen team
• Strong expediting and ticket management skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong communication and leadership presence
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced service environments

PREFERRED:

• Sous Chef experience
• Experience managing brunch volume
• Experience with kitchen systems and organization

NOT A FIT IF YOU:

• Get overwhelmed during busy service
• Avoid accountability or confrontation
• Lack urgency or leadership presence
• Cannot manage multiple priorities at once

FINAL NOTE

• Lead the kitchen
• Control the line
• Build structure
• Help take the operation to the next level

If you can confidently run a high-volume kitchen under pressure, we want to meet you.