Position:     Head Cook/Kitchen Manager  

Location:   Dallas, Tx (Fully on site)  

Salary:        $55K-$60K

Growing Hospitality Services provider seeks a Growth Focused Head Cook/Kitchen Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:

·       Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating

·       Create and update menus in collaboration with management, focusing on quality and cost-efficiency.

·       Monitor food inventory, place orders, and minimize waste.

·       Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including cleanliness and food handling.

·       Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.

·       Must have experience in high volume restaurant environment.

·       Support menu creation & implementation

·       Responsible for managing inventory & ordering products.

·       Maintain consistency in food quality standards & consistency. 

·       Rotate all products. Label and date all food in kitchen. 

·       Use preventative maintenance with all kitchen equipment. 

·       Quality Control & audit each order for adherence to Corporate and Government guidelines. 

·       Train kitchen staff on company SOPs

·       All other duties as assigned by the General Manager. 

Qualifications:

·       Culinary school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

·       Proven experience as a Head Cook, Sous Chef, or similar role in a professional kitchen.

·       Current food safe handling certificate

·       3+ years’ experience in a hands-on kitchen environment, preferably in a high volume or catering establishment.

·       Strong leadership and team management skills

·       Have satisfactory driving record & valid drivers’ license.

·       All candidates must pass a background check & drug screen prior to onboarding

Benefits:

·       Traditional hours with 5-day work week

·       Career growth opportunity with room for advancement.

·       Medical/Dental/Vision

·       401K with company matching