
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Career development opportunities
Job Description
H-E-B is one of the largest independently owned food retailers in the United States, operating over 400 stores across Texas and Mexico. With annual sales exceeding $31 billion, H-E-B is renowned for its innovative retail concepts and commitment to quality. The company prides itself on being a leader in the food retail industry, consistently setting new standards for customer service, product quality, and community engagement. Recently, H-E-B expanded its footprint into the Restaurant and Bar industry, offering a unique neighborhood dining experience that combines exceptional food with outstanding service. This new venture underscores H-E-B's dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction, further establishing itself as a versatile and customer-focused company.
The Restaurant Culinary Manager role at H-E-B is a vital position within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex locations, designed for professionals who are passionate about delivering superior culinary experiences and excellent customer service. This role involves overseeing the complete operations of the restaurant’s kitchen and menu, ensuring that all food preparation meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation. As a manager, you will be responsible for directing a team of Partners, providing training, scheduling, and ongoing support to foster professional growth and maintain a collaborative workplace environment.
This management position requires someone with strong leadership skills and a culinary background to maintain operational excellence and drive the restaurant's financial success. The role offers an opportunity to become an owner in the company, reflecting H-E-B's unique partner-owned business model, which emphasizes employee ownership and involvement in the company’s success. Candidates with a culinary degree and leadership experience are highly valued, as the position demands a blend of business acumen and culinary expertise.
In this role, you'll manage everything from food safety and sanitation to budgeting and inventory control, ensuring that each dish meets both corporate standards and customer expectations. Certified Food Safety Manager credentials and familiarity with industry systems like POS and inventory management software are preferred. The position also requires a flexible schedule, including availability for weekends and holidays, as well as the physical ability to perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
By joining H-E-B as a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you will contribute to the company’s legacy of quality and community impact while developing your career in a dynamic, supportive, and partner-owned organization dedicated to culinary excellence and outstanding guest experiences.
The Restaurant Culinary Manager role at H-E-B is a vital position within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex locations, designed for professionals who are passionate about delivering superior culinary experiences and excellent customer service. This role involves overseeing the complete operations of the restaurant’s kitchen and menu, ensuring that all food preparation meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation. As a manager, you will be responsible for directing a team of Partners, providing training, scheduling, and ongoing support to foster professional growth and maintain a collaborative workplace environment.
This management position requires someone with strong leadership skills and a culinary background to maintain operational excellence and drive the restaurant's financial success. The role offers an opportunity to become an owner in the company, reflecting H-E-B's unique partner-owned business model, which emphasizes employee ownership and involvement in the company’s success. Candidates with a culinary degree and leadership experience are highly valued, as the position demands a blend of business acumen and culinary expertise.
In this role, you'll manage everything from food safety and sanitation to budgeting and inventory control, ensuring that each dish meets both corporate standards and customer expectations. Certified Food Safety Manager credentials and familiarity with industry systems like POS and inventory management software are preferred. The position also requires a flexible schedule, including availability for weekends and holidays, as well as the physical ability to perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
By joining H-E-B as a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you will contribute to the company’s legacy of quality and community impact while developing your career in a dynamic, supportive, and partner-owned organization dedicated to culinary excellence and outstanding guest experiences.
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or 1+ years equivalent combination of professional culinary training and experience
- certified food safety manager
- experience leading in a complex work and team environment
- experience in ordering inventory maintenance shrink control and customer service
- ability to work a flexible schedule including opening closing weekend and holiday shifts
- ability to function in a fast-paced retail environment
- ability to work extended hours and rotating schedules
- ability to safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts
- ability to frequently stand walk pivot
- ability to occasionally sit reach overhead reach shoulder reach knee reach floor bend stoop squat crouch kneel climb stairs twist push pull with arms pinch perform fine motor movements shoulder circumduction
- ability to frequently be exposed to fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic materials
- ability to occasionally be exposed to heat ambient temperatures and loud noise
- ability to frequently be exposed to wet and cold conditions
- ability to lift 80 lbs and manage excess of 80 lbs with team lift
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree
- leadership experience
- advanced communication and customer service skills
- model of hospitality
- ability to execute high-volume production
- ability to maintain efficient operations and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
- ability to supervise train and cross-train staff
- proficiency in H-E-B systems (XPTR, DSD, IMS, CICS2, POS, Excel) preferred
- advanced organization skills
- completion of internal School of Retail Management (SORM)
Job Duties
- Directly supervises partners
- trains and manages staff
- supervises and coordinates culinary activities
- plans assigns and directs work
- assists with appraising performance
- rewards and disciplines employees
- oversees daily job responsibilities for all department partners
- estimates food consumption
- requisitions and purchases food
- performs hourly partner processes and duties proficiently
- responsible for the kitchen’s financial performance
- executes budget
- executes menu items
- ensures cleanliness sanitation and safety of all areas
- coaches partners on sanitation and safety
- oversees proper receiving storage rotation and pars for all items
- maintains food specifications including taste appearance presentation portion control and quality
- ensures sanitation compliance in food preparation areas
- performs CIRs for department
- oversees and monitors shrink
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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