Chef

EJ Phair Alamo is an upscale pub focused on fresh ingredients, scratch cooking, and a thoughtfully built menu designed to stand alongside a great beer program. We’re a family owned operation seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and grow with us.

Schedule:

Full time, 40 hours per week with a non traditional schedule… shifts may run 11am to 7pm or similar. Weekend availability is required, no exceptions. We’re upfront about this because it’s essential to the role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all back of house operations, including menu execution, recipe development, plating standards, and consistency across all shifts
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costing, pricing, and budgets using kitchen management software
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost efficiency
• Hire, train, schedule, and lead the kitchen team with clear, respectful communication
• Maintain full compliance with health department regulations and food safety standards
• Monitor labor costs and kitchen efficiency alongside ownership
• Collaborate on seasonal menu changes and specials

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of kitchen leadership experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or senior Sous Chef in a full service restaurant, gastropub, or similar concept
• Non negotiable: a proven track record using inventory and kitchen management programs to handle ordering, budgets, pricing, recipe costing, and menu consistency.
• ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Strong knowledge of food cost percentages, portion control, and waste reduction
• Experience hiring, developing, and retaining kitchen staff
• Spanish speaking is a plus… communication with our team is a priority
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 las
• Current, verifiable references required.

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience, a supportive family owned environment, and genuine creative input on the menu.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 5 years (Required)
• Cooking: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000