Kitchen Manager - Daily Gather

Daily Gather is a chef-driven, full-service restaurant located in Houston, TX, under the renowned Five12 Restaurant Concepts team, which is also behind Dish Society. Established in Houston's CityCentre, Daily Gather offers an elevated American cuisine experience built on scratch cooking, seasonal ingredients, and genuine hospitality. The restaurant's philosophy uniquely blends nostalgic classic dishes with refined culinary techniques, highlighting strong relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen to source the freshest ingredients. This commitment to quality and authenticity creates a polished yet approachable dining experience that appeals to a wide range of guests. With a focus on delivering memorable dining experiences, Daily Gather ensures every meal served upholds the highest standards of food quality, flavor, and presentation, creating an environment where both guests and team members feel valued and inspired. The restaurant operates with a full-service model, offering a vibrant dining atmosphere that encourages connection and community through excellent food and service. As a full-time kitchen manager position based in Houston, TX, the role offers an annual salary of $82,000, with additional bonus potential available after successful completion of training and 90 days of kitchen ownership. The expected work schedule includes 50+ hours per week, covering nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the demanding nature of the hospitality industry and the commitment needed to maintain excellence throughout daily operations.

The Kitchen Manager role at Daily Gather is a hands-on, culinary leadership position ideal for a passionate professional who thrives in a true scratch kitchen environment. This role is not just about management but requires deep operational involvement and a chef-focused mindset. The ideal candidate will lead from the line, provide real-time coaching, maintain composure under pressure, and obsess over critical details such as plating, seasoning, execution, and the overall guest experience. They will have the opportunity to drive food quality, maintain consistency, and uphold plating standards during every service, ensuring that Daily Gather’s reputation for excellence is continually reinforced. Moreover, this role involves supporting prep systems, pars, ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food cost management, making it a comprehensive position that combines culinary expertise with operational acumen. The Kitchen Manager will work shoulder-to-shoulder with the kitchen team during peak volumes, enabling them to lead by example and foster a positive culture centered around urgency, professionalism, teamwork, and pride. Collaboration extends beyond the kitchen as the role requires partnering closely with front-of-house leadership to create a seamless guest experience from kitchen to table. This opportunity is perfectly suited for someone eager to lead, teach, innovate, and execute in a high-volume, chef-driven restaurant setting, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of this elevated Houston dining concept.