
Job Overview
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Paid holidays
Job Description
H-E-B is a distinguished and independently owned food retailer, renowned for its exceptional service and innovative approach over more than 400 stores across Texas and Mexico. The company generates a tremendous annual revenue exceeding $31 billion, establishing itself as one of the largest and most successful food retail chains in the nation. Known for its commitment to quality and community, H-E-B continues to expand its portfolio by venturing into the restaurant and bar industry. This strategic expansion brings an inventive blend of outstanding food preparation and customer service, designed to create unique neighborhood dining experiences that are both welcoming and high quality. The company's culture is deeply rooted in a 'partner-owned' philosophy, emphasizing the importance of people as the primary drivers of innovation, growth, and customer satisfaction. This philosophy fosters a collaborative working environment where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally.
As a True TX BBQ Restaurant Culinary Manager at H-E-B, you will take a pivotal role in Restaurant Operations, focusing on delivering superior customer service and food quality. Located in the vibrant Lubbock store, this full-time position invites candidates who are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership. In this role, you will oversee all kitchen and menu operations, ensuring every detail meets H-E-B's rigorous standards for taste, appearance, and presentation. Your leadership extends to scheduling, training, and developing team members, helping to cultivate a motivated staff dedicated to success and continuous improvement. This position also offers the exciting prospect of partnership ownership, underscoring the company's commitment to rewarding hard work, dedication, and exemplary service. This unique opportunity is perfect for candidates with a culinary background and leadership experience, who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and possess a keen business acumen to sustain competitive advantage through creativity and operational excellence.
The role demands a heart for people, embracing teamwork and communication, alongside a head for business to drive budget adherence and financial performance. Your ability to manage food safety, sanitation, quality control, and inventory is essential, ensuring compliance with all food safety standards and company protocols. Whether estimating food consumption or overseeing the proper receiving, storage, and rotation of kitchen items, your expertise will directly impact the restaurant’s reputation and customer satisfaction. This position also requires a passion for results, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic work schedule including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Your contribution will be instrumental in establishing the restaurant as a leading culinary destination within the community while fostering a safe, inclusive, and efficient work environment. Joining H-E-B means becoming part of a team that not only prioritizes quality food but also values the well-being and growth of its partners, with opportunities for professional advancement in a supportive and innovative setting.
As a True TX BBQ Restaurant Culinary Manager at H-E-B, you will take a pivotal role in Restaurant Operations, focusing on delivering superior customer service and food quality. Located in the vibrant Lubbock store, this full-time position invites candidates who are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership. In this role, you will oversee all kitchen and menu operations, ensuring every detail meets H-E-B's rigorous standards for taste, appearance, and presentation. Your leadership extends to scheduling, training, and developing team members, helping to cultivate a motivated staff dedicated to success and continuous improvement. This position also offers the exciting prospect of partnership ownership, underscoring the company's commitment to rewarding hard work, dedication, and exemplary service. This unique opportunity is perfect for candidates with a culinary background and leadership experience, who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and possess a keen business acumen to sustain competitive advantage through creativity and operational excellence.
The role demands a heart for people, embracing teamwork and communication, alongside a head for business to drive budget adherence and financial performance. Your ability to manage food safety, sanitation, quality control, and inventory is essential, ensuring compliance with all food safety standards and company protocols. Whether estimating food consumption or overseeing the proper receiving, storage, and rotation of kitchen items, your expertise will directly impact the restaurant’s reputation and customer satisfaction. This position also requires a passion for results, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic work schedule including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Your contribution will be instrumental in establishing the restaurant as a leading culinary destination within the community while fostering a safe, inclusive, and efficient work environment. Joining H-E-B means becoming part of a team that not only prioritizes quality food but also values the well-being and growth of its partners, with opportunities for professional advancement in a supportive and innovative setting.
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or 1+ years equivalent combination of professional culinary training or experience
- advanced communication skills
- leadership experience
- ability to execute high-volume production while fostering teamwork
- ability to maintain efficient operations and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
- ability to supervise, train and cross-train staff
- 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/or rotating schedules
- ability to safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts
- frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic materials
- ability to frequently stand, walk, pivot, occasionally sit, reach overhead, reach shoulder, reach knee, reach floor
- ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, twist, push, pull
- ability to perform fine motor movements and shoulder circumduction
- occasionally exposed to heat, ambient temperatures and loud noise
- frequently exposed to wet and cold conditions
- ability to lift 80 lbs and manage in excess of 80 lbs with a team lift
- must never lift beyond safe lifting limit
- must break down heavy items or seek assistance as needed
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree
- leadership experience
- advanced communication and customer service skills
- model of hospitality
- sense of urgency
- completion of internal School of Retail Management (SORM)
- experience leading in a complex work and team environment
- experience in ordering, inventory maintenance, shrink control and customer service
- proficiency in H-E-B systems (XPTR, DSD, IMS, CICS2, POS, Excel) preferred
- advanced organization skills
- ability to execute high-volume production
- ability to maintain efficient operations and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
- ability to supervise, train and cross-train staff
- ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Directly supervises partners
- trains and manages staff
- supervises and coordinates all 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
- responsible for the kitchen’s financial performance
- executes budget
- executes menu items
- ensures and coaches to overall cleanliness, sanitation and safety of all areas
- ensures cleanliness and sanitation requirements meet SOP, QA and ORT standards
- oversees proper receiving, storage, rotation and pars for all items within department
- maintains consistent food specifications including taste, appearance, presentation, portion control and quality
- certified food safety manager responsibilities
- 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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