Budgeting, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Cook Dishes, Culinary Operations, Detail Oriented, Health Plan, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, OSHA, Operations Management, People Management, Product Costing, Regulations, Retail, Sanitation, Training Program
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:
Lead the kitchen. Elevate the experience. Define culinary excellence.
At Brenner's on the Bayou, exceptional steaks, refined cuisine, and breathtaking waterfront views come together to create one of Houston’s most iconic dining experiences. We’re seeking an Executive Chef who can lead all culinary operations, inspire a talented kitchen team, and deliver innovative, high-quality dishes with consistency and precision. If you thrive in an upscale, high-volume environment and are passionate about culinary leadership, guest satisfaction, and excellence in execution, this is your opportunity to shape the culinary vision of a premier steakhouse destination.
Benefits:
Extensive and well-rounded training program
Continued career development and growth opportunities
Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
Paid time off
Monthly discretionary bonus potential
Responsibilities:
Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
Management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations
Qualifications:
At least 5 years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in an upscale / fine dining establishment
Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the 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