Lead Fine-Dining Chef | Luxury Hotel Culinary Leader

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple benefit plans

Paid Time Off

401K

Opportunities for advancement

Diverse and respectful work环境

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Community volunteer opportunities

Complimentary parking and colleague套餐

Job summary

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is seeking a Restaurant Chef with Fine Dining Experience to lead our culinary team at Texas' only Forbes Five-Star hotel. You will drive culinary excellence, menu development, and brand-aligned concepts to delight guests.

This role requires 5+ years in a high-volume, luxury kitchen, strong leadership, impeccable communication, and the ability to manage food safety, costs, scheduling, and training. Flexible nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Previous fine dining luxury or Forbes hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication and leadership to guide by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operation, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and innovate menus, recipes, plating guides, and culinary concepts that align with the restaurant's brand and current food trends.
• Manage food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in compliance with health regulations and Five-Star service expectations.
• Oversee kitchen staffing and scheduling, including daily lineups, forecast-based labor planning, and operational coverage.
• Control food and labor costs, monitor productivity, and ensure adherence to financial goals and budgets.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members, fostering skill development, performance improvement, and career growth.
• Manage inventory and purchasing, including ordering products, inspecting deliveries, maintaining quality standards, and controlling par levels.
• Coordinate kitchen operations and communication, ensuring effective collaboration across culinary departments and smooth opening and closing procedures.
• Support leadership and administrative responsibilities, including performance management, HR processes, hotel meetings, media events, and serving as an ambassador for the restaurant and hotel.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is seeking a Restaurant Chef with Fine Dining Experience to lead our culinary team at Texas' only Forbes Five-Star hotel. You will drive culinary excellence, menu development, and brand-aligned concepts to delight guests.

This role requires 5+ years in a high-volume, luxury kitchen, strong leadership, impeccable communication, and the ability to manage food safety, costs, scheduling, and training. Flexible nights, weekends, and holidays are required.