Kitchen Manager

KITCHEN MANAGER - QUOTES WILLOWBROOK

Houston, Texas |
Full-Time

Quotes Willowbrook is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team in a high-volume, casual fine dining environment. We are looking for a proven restaurant leader who understands that a successful kitchen requires more than great food-it requires strong leadership, organization, accountability, consistency, food safety, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience managing kitchen staff and a demonstrated ability to successfully lead kitchen operations in a busy restaurant environment.

This full-time food service leadership opportunity offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance
• Full medical coverage available for approximately
• Company pays for medical benefits
• Complimentary drinks and 50% off meals while working
• Complimentary meals when working double shifts
• 15% off meals on days off
• Shortened operating hours on Christmas and New Year's
• Company shirts
• Biannual team-building events
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Successful candidates should have:

• 5+ years of experience managing kitchen staff
• 5+ years of professional restaurant kitchen experience
• Proven leadership experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Assistant Kitchen Manager, BOH Manager, or similar role
• Casual fine dining restaurant experience
• Experience successfully managing a high-volume restaurant kitchen
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, train, schedule, and hold kitchen employees accountable
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, plating, portion control, food quality, and kitchen execution
• Experience managing multiple kitchen stations during peak-volume periods
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, health department standards, and proper food handling
• Experience managing opening and closing kitchen procedures
• Ability to maintain composure and provide leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with front-of-house management and restaurant leadership
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other shifts based on business needs

As the Kitchen Manager at Quotes Willowbrook, you will take ownership of daily back-of-house operations and provide direct leadership to the kitchen team.

You will be responsible for ensuring the kitchen is properly staffed, prepared, organized, and ready to execute at a high level throughout each shift. You will actively manage employees rather than simply oversee production.

• Lead, supervise, train, coach, and develop kitchen employees
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance
• Coordinate kitchen staffing and station assignments based on anticipated business volume
• Ensure employees are properly trained before independently working assigned stations
• Monitor food preparation, cooking, presentation, portioning, and ticket execution
• Maintain the quality and presentation standards expected in a casual fine dining environment
• Lead the kitchen effectively during high-volume service periods
• Monitor ticket times and address operational bottlenecks quickly
• Ensure kitchen lines are properly stocked, organized, and prepared before service
• Conduct pre-shift checks to ensure the kitchen is ready for business
• Monitor food inventory, product levels, waste, and proper storage
• Assist with inventory management and food-cost controls
• Reduce unnecessary food waste through proper preparation, portioning, rotation, and accountability
• Enforce FIFO…