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KITCHEN MANAGER

Compass Group, North America

Houston, TXJob$47–52K/yrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$47–52K/yr
Location
Houston, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Compass Group, North America is hiring a KITCHEN MANAGER. The Kitchen Manager will oversee the culinary department at the United Club at IAH Airport, assisting with supervision, preparation, and cooking of food items. This role involves developing daily menus, working with the Executive Chef on new menus and ordering, and potentially supervising hourly associates. It is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key focus areas include Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and expenditures, Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus, and Produce and execute catering events.

Successful candidates bring A.S. Or Equivalent Experience and Progressive Culinary Kitchen Management Experience. Important skills include Microsoft Word and Client Satisfaction Programs Participation. Preferred (not required): Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordExcelPower PointOutlookE-MailInternetClient Satisfaction Programs ParticipationManaging Cost ControlsControl ExpendituresPlanning MenusCreating MenusProduce Catering EventsExecute Catering EventsRoll Out New Culinary ProgramsFood and Catering Trends KnowledgeQuality FocusProduction FocusSanitation FocusFood Cost Controls FocusPresentation Focus

Qualifications

A.S. Or Equivalent ExperienceProgressive Culinary/Kitchen Management ExperienceCatering ExperienceHigh Volume, Complex Foodservice Operations ExperienceInstitutional and Batch Cooking ExperiencesServSafe Certified

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as the Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for the United Club at IAH Airport. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account

  • Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus

  • Produces and execute catering events

  • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A.S. or equivalent experience

  • Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

  • Catering experience a plus

  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

  • Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful

  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

  • Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

  • Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

  • ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_FlikHospitality.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_FlikHospitality.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1551118

Flik Hospitality Group

Steven Goldberg

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How this job compares

Set against the 464 open Culinary Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$47–52K/yr
  • US median$75–90K/yr377 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $50K, is 42% below the US median midpoint ($85K) — in the lowest quarter of Culinary Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Culinary Management jobs in Texas and 464 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Culinary Management postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (247 postings).
Education
0 of the 464 open Culinary Management jobs (0%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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