What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager position at Nova Hospitality?
We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and support our growth. This is a full-time leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads from the line, and brings both skill and heart to the table.
You'll have the opportunity to put your mark on the menu, keeping the local favorites people love, but also bringing your creativity to develop new dishes and specials. We're looking for someone who takes pride in scratch cooking, works cleanly, and knows how to run a tight, respectful kitchen.
What We're Looking For:
- 3 5 years of kitchen leadership in a high-volume setting
- Strong cooking ability, you'll be working the line, not just watching it
- Solid people skills, able to train, schedule, and motivate a team
- Reliable, organized, and cool under pressure
- Able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs and handle long shifts on your feet
Responsibilities:
- Lead the kitchen during service: cook, expedite, manage the flow
- Oversee prep, ordering, inventory, and food safety
- Manage food and labor costs
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and efficient
- Work with ownership to evolve the menu and introduce new ideas
- Help build a culture of respect, teamwork, and consistency
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (based on experience) performance-based bonuses
- Creative input and ownership of the kitchen and menu
- A supportive work environment, we're building something solid here
- Opportunity to grow with the business
Liberty Tavern - 3000 Ranch to Market Rd 1869, Liberty Hill, TX, 78642
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
