Kitchen Manager & Chef

As the Kitchen Manager and BOH leader, you will help bring the mission and core values of BearX Daycation Resort to life. In this role, you aren't just in food services, you are becoming an integral part of a team that has the vision to influence the hospitality industry by relentlessly serving our guests & one day, expanding our unique concept nationally. You will lead your team to crush daily and weekly goals. We work hard together and play hard together. As one of the team's coaches, we will rely on you to create a culture of energetic, servant-hearted unicorns that enjoy life and all its challenges.

About BearX Daycation Resort

You know how vacations are expensive and inconvenient? BearX Daycation Resort was created so people could experience the joy of vacation weekly instead of annually. There is no shortage of problems in the world today, and we are a place where people get to set down their burdens and enjoy some of the goodness life has to offer. Our Mission is to Change Lives like Oprah, Keep it Real like Chuck Norris and Share Love like Jesus. We have been called to be a light in the worlds darkness (better explained in this video).

Bring the Vision to Life

• Work closely with CEO and leadership across the organization to understand and operationalize vision for food services.
• The ability to put on your chef hat to pioneer and collaborate with the CEO on new ideas or food concepts at the venue.
• Executing and creating systems that give our guests quality and timely delivery of their food.

Relentlessly Serve Guests and Team

• Keep up with BOH process improvements and documentation to ensure we passionately onboard employees Transform them from employee to raving fans.
• Continuously coach and train your team on BOH operations onboarding is just the beginning!
• Intentionally establish a contagious environment of good vibes that will aid in the advancement of guest and team experience in the work environment.
• Committing to the integrity of the smallest details without cutting corners; daily choosing to push yourself beyond your limits.
• Consistently taking every opportunity with yourself and the team to reflect on wins and losses, and how to transfer that wisdom into service excellence for the BOH team.
• Build a contagious team culture: recruiting, training, terminating, tactfully navigate conflict, generously encourage and discipline your team and provide accountability.
• Work with the CEO and leadership to ensure satisfaction and resolution for all customer complaints and concerns about their food.
• Create effective opening and closing checklists, kitchen procedures and training materials to train and develop your team to execute at their highest potential.
• Create effective team schedules and quickly resolve conflicts to protect service integrity.

Crush Daily Operations with Excellence

• Manage Kitchen financial responsibilities around food services by diligently tracking food cost, waste, and BOH labor to optimize profit and create the best dining experience possible for guests.
• Maintain an immaculate kitchen by designing and enforcing proper opening and closing systems
• Proactively manage food supply inventory to minimizing product waste and hit target margins.
• Set goals for the team and work to meet them regarding staff, operations, food quality, kitchen timeliness and guest satisfaction.

You have:

• High School Diploma
• 5 years of foodservice or culinary experience.
• 3 years of restaurant management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of and accountability to exceed Brazos County Health Department cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Experience overseeing necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances.
• A high degree of attention to details.
• Strategic thinking capacity - diffuse tense situations and resolve conflicts.
• Ability and willingness to work 50 hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Effectively delegate responsibilities and maximize resources.
• Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced environment.

What we have to offer you:

• Ability to gain one-on-one experience working with a CEO and senior leadership team who wants to develop you as a strong leader and help you succeed at work and home.
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life options
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid sick leave, competitive vacation, eight floating holidays, and a paid day off for your Birthday!
• Opportunity to work for an organization with a bold mission that genuinely wants to make a positive impact.
• A passionate team culture! Several team appreciation events throughout the year.
• BearX Daycation Resort membership perks.