Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $54,000.00 - $68,000.00
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Benefits

competitive salary
Leadership and career development opportunities
Casual Work Attire
EAP - Employee Wellness Benefits
Exclusive employee discount program
Parental leave
Medical, Dental and Vision
Paid vacation
401(k) with employer match

Job Description

Chuy's is a vibrant and established restaurant chain founded in 1982 in Austin, Texas, known for serving authentic made-from-scratch Tex-Mex cuisine in a unique and eclectic atmosphere filled with colorful and personality-rich decor. The restaurant prides itself on its fun and diverse culture, incorporating signature elements such as hand-carved wooden fish "swimming" from the ceiling and shiny hubcaps above booths, creating a lively and enjoyable dining environment. Over the years, Chuy's has developed a strong reputation for high-quality food, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to maintaining a positive workplace for its employees. With a focus on community and culture,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 3-5 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant in a scratch kitchen
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
  • Familiarity with a variety of kitchen equipment and its maintenance
  • Strong culinary knowledge and love of food
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Financial understanding of sales, costs of sales and labor
  • Willingness to run occasional front of house shifts is a plus

Job Qualifications

  • At least 3-5 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant in a scratch kitchen
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred and the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
  • Familiarity with a variety of kitchen equipment and its maintenance
  • Strong culinary knowledge and love of food
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Financial understanding of sales, costs of sales and labor
  • Willingness to run occasional front of house shifts is a plus

Job Duties

  • Full accountability for food cost, food waste, BOH staffing and wages, HACCP, production, pars, orders, and cleanliness
  • Supervises and partners with the Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) to run and maintain the kitchen
  • Works with the AKM to ensure that the restaurant kitchen is properly staffed in all positions including those positions ultimately managed by the AKM
  • Follows, teaches, and maintains Chuy's procedures and recipes to ensure food quality and safety
  • Oversees and maintains pars, inventory, and orders
  • Ensures that kitchen equipment is working properly
  • Participates with management team including AKM in the hiring and training of new staff and managers
  • Ensures that cleaning standards are maintained and verified
  • Oversees and creates schedules for kitchen staff with AKM
  • Works within a budget and projections to maintain costs and minimize waste

Job Location

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