Chef de Cuisine Kitchen Manager

Job Overview Chef de Cuisine Kitchen Manager – Full-time. High school degree required. The ideal candidate is passionate about culinary, committed to high quality, taste and presentation, and brings leadership skills to manage and motivate the kitchen team in a fast‑paced environment. This role is responsible for overall kitchen operation, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction through planning, organization, management, and control of kitchen operations and administration. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. Makes recommendations to the Corporate Executive Chef regarding succession planning. Ensures guests receive an exceptional dining experience. Ensures food stock levels within the culinary department are sufficient in quantity and quality per Common Bond standards. Ensures team members maintain clean, tidy uniforms and presentability in guest view. Ensures food preparation equipment is used safely and correctly, and is cleaned and maintained. Prepares and updates all culinary operations manuals. Adheres strictly to the department’s overall budget, controlling food costs and COGs. Plans meetings and ensures results‑oriented outcomes. Prepares correct food for each restaurant, including catering, and ensures timely preparation aligned with company standards. Initiates maintenance reports and work orders and follows up on action items. Manages team members fairly and takes a personal interest in knowing all members. Projects a positive and motivated attitude among team members. Works with the Executive Corporate Chef to ensure the highest quality products are used. Administers and updates weekly work schedules and timecards. Motivates the department and provides positive feedback on performance. Coaches and counsels team members timely and per company policy. Acts as manager on duty for the restaurant as scheduled. Identifies strengths and weaknesses and provides timely feedback. Available to perform various tasks within the store during each shift. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications At least 5+ years of experience in a similar capacity. Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on quality and customer service. Clear communication with managers, kitchen, service team, and guests. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly. Able to stand for long periods. Willing to work up to 50 hours per week. Serve‑Safe or Houston Food Manager’s Certificate required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of food and beverage. Creativity, culinary aptitude, and passion for working with food. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with action orientation. Administrative and computer experience. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed. Strong interpersonal skills. Team‑work ability. Relationship‑building skills. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Reports to Corporate Executive Chef FLSA Status Salary/Exempt Work Schedule Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays Day shift Night shift Overtime Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Paid training Equal Opportunity Employer Common Bond is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that retains top talent while serving our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Common Bond Bistro & Bakery