Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development

Company Overview
Culinary Khancepts is a, multi-concept, restaurant group that includes State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen Oysterette, The Audrey & Reel Luxury Cinema, River Oaks Theater, & Star Cinema Grill. We feature fresh, made from scratch plates with an elegant presentation. We absolutely love taking care of all our guests!

The Pastry Chef for Leo's River Oaks has overall leadership for all culinary operations which includes the development and review of all menus, recipes and costing and establishment of all quality standards for food product. Areas of oversight include the production facility, catering and all food service outlets.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes short and long-term menu strategies that support brand positioning and business needs.
Oversee the consistent application of culinary development standards, processes and established methodologies; ensures effective operations processes to support operational excellence.
Provides strategic direction to develop food within specified cost parameters to ensure the achievement of business targets (guest count, margin, menu mix and sales) while delivering on quality requirements.
Provide leadership to the Executive Chef in their oversight of the day-to-day culinary operations and activities including preparation, production, development and execution of recipes.
Works with Director of Operations and General Manager in developing and leveraging Company purchasing and supplier networks; achieves cost efficiencies while procuring quality ingredients and introducing new food
Supports training, development, and other professional growth opportunities; manages individual and team performance through coaching, feedback, and performance management discussions.
Oversee planning, organizing, monitoring, and control of all aspects of a project and ensures engagement, commitment, and risk management; provides ongoing communications on project status to ensure senior leadership alignment
Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced by the local health department and Facility Audits
Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum of 4 years as a Pastry Chef while also achieving tenure in high volume fine dining establishments
Proven familiarity with doughs, yeast-raised breads, custards, souffles
Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and nights
Ability to stand for long period so time, lift 25 lbs., and bend, climb or work in confined spaces
Must enjoy and be able to succeed in a fast-paced work environment

Desired Characteristics

Extensive menu, product and concept development experience
Demonstrated ability to develop culinary and beverage products in a multiple unit, high-volume environment
Project Management: Demonstrates the capability to achieve desired outcomes on time and within budget through the application of project management principles and techniques
Demonstrate knowledge of current consumer and industry behaviors, trends, attitudes, preferences, and needs
Drive individual talent and build strong capability in teams
Ability to develop culinary products in a high-volume environment
Proven excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
A strong passion for delivering the highest quality of guest service.
Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally, specifically with the Culinary and Beverage execution teams
Motivate and supervise any BOH staff.
Ability to achieve results through the flawless execution of strategies and objectives.
Excellent management skills in leading a diverse team and working under tight and fast track deadlines.
Strong P&L experience, command of budgeting and cost controls
Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change.
Knowledge and maintenance of all costs/food purchasing function/recipe costing/yield testing
Knowledge of food related POS systems.

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedules
Growth Opportunities
Pharmacy Discounts
Restaurant Discounts
Free movies at Star Cinema Grill

Compensation: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

^{At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success.}

^{Culinary Khancepts is a Houston, TX based hospitality organization founded in 2016 and is comprised of the following concepts:}

^{Star Cinema Grill, a dine-in-theater concept that offers our guests first run film releases, an extensive menu, and a full-service bar with a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits.}

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^{State Fare Kitchen & Bar, a full-service restaurant that offers a unique menu with local favorites that are as bold and diverse as the state of Texas.}

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^{Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, a full-service restaurant that is one of Houston’s hidden gems offering the freshest coastal ingredients along with Texas beef, sushi and freshly made pastas.}

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^{The Audrey Restaurant & Bar / Reel Luxury Cinemas, a stylish modern restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. sharing space with a one-of-a-kind luxury, dine-in movie theater.}

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^{Reel Luxury Cinemas: Instagram | Facebook}

^{Leo’s River Oaks Restaurant / The River Oaks Theater – Coming Soon!}

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^{The River Oaks Theater Instagram | Facebook}

^{Hollywood Palms Cinema, The best theater in the Chicago area!}

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^{Our goal is "To provide every guest with an unforgettable dining experience through unmatched hospitality and the highest quality food and beverages.”}

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Growth Opportunities

At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success. As a rapidly growing organization, we are always looking for Team Members who have a passion for what we do and want to grow along with us!

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short tern disability, life insurance, industry-Leading paid time off, pet insurance and 401k (coming soon!) are available to our salaried Leadership Team Members as well as full-time Hourly Team Members. 20% off prescriptions, prescription deliveries as well as virtual doctor’s visits through our company owned and operated River Oaks Pharmacy.

Perks

FREE MOVIES! (All you can watch for you and three friends or family members) at any of our dine-in theater concepts. Complementary and discounted food and beverage items. Performance-Based Financial Rewards for salaried Leadership Team Members and hourly Team Members Discounts to literally hundreds of goods and services through our discount portal for all team members