Lead Kitchen Maestro — Elevate Culinary Excellence

Coury Hospitality; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality is seeking a passionate Culinary Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and mentor a dedicated team. You will drive exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

You will lead, train, and develop staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure consistent execution across services in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
• Minimum of two years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high‑volume restaurant, hotel, resort, or fine dining environment.
• Previous supervisory or Sous Chef experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu execution, kitchen operations, inventory management, and food cost control.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations while supporting the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Culinary team members with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Train team members on recipes, techniques, presentation standards, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Actively participate in food preparation, production, plating, and quality assurance to ensure consistency.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and timing to maintain high culinary standards.
• Manage inventory, food costs, product rotation, purchasing, and waste reduction to support efficiency.
• Review food cost reports and partner with Culinary and F&B leadership to identify improvement opportunities.
• Schedule and direct kitchen staffing to meet business demands and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, facilities, and work areas for cleanliness, safety, and health compliance.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and adapt to changing service demands.
• Collaborate with vendors and hotel leadership to ensure timely procurement and support.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentoring

Food cost control

Sanitation knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Coury Hospitality is seeking a passionate Culinary Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and mentor a dedicated team. You will drive exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

You will lead, train, and develop staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure consistent execution across services in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and communication are essential.