Executive Chef

Job Description: Executive Chef Company: SMR Capital Group Restaurant Chain: Huey Magoo's Location: Richmond, TX 77406 Job Type: On-Site & Full-Time Salary: $24–$32 hour (Based on Experience) Working Hours: Flexible Schedule (Including Nights, Weekends, and Holidays) Job Overview SMR Capital Group is the franchise owner of Huey Magoo's locations in Texas. We are currently hiring for the position of Executive Chef to lead and oversee our Kitchen operations. We are seeking an experienced, organized, and results-driven culinary professional who can manage kitchen staff, maintain food quality standards, and ensure smooth and efficient daily operations. At Huey Magoo's, our mission is simple: to serve great-tasting, hand-crafted chicken tenders while spreading happiness. The ideal candidate will have strong kitchen management skills, a passion for food quality, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced restaurant environment while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance with company standards. What You'll Do Oversee and manage daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and consistent service. Lead, supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining a productive and professional work environment. Ensure all menu items are prepared according to approved recipes, portion sizes, cooking procedures, and company standards. Maintain consistent food quality, taste, freshness, presentation, and order accuracy. Monitor food preparation, cooking times, and serving procedures to maintain quality and service efficiency. Develop and manage kitchen schedules, staff assignments, and shift responsibilities. Monitor food inventory, manage stock levels, and coordinate ingredient and supply ordering. Control food costs, minimize waste, and ensure proper portion management. Conduct regular inspections of food storage, kitchen equipment, workstations, and preparation areas. Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and health regulations. Coordinate with Front-of-House management to ensure timely order fulfillment and excellent guest satisfaction. Identify operational challenges and implement improvements to kitchen workflows and productivity. Manage kitchen opening, closing, cleaning, and maintenance procedures. Maintain accurate records of inventory, food waste, staff performance, and kitchen operations. Ensure kitchen staff follow company policies, operational procedures, and safety standards. What We're Looking For (Qualifications & Skills) 5–7 years of experience in professional kitchen operations, with prior supervisory or kitchen management experience. Proven experience leading, supervising, and training kitchen teams. Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and restaurant kitchen operations. Understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and proper food storage procedures. Experience with inventory management, food costing, portion control, and waste reduction. Ability to manage kitchen schedules, staff assignments, and daily operational priorities. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain food quality and operational efficiency in a high-volume restaurant environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to operate and oversee the use of commercial kitchen equipment. Food Manager Certification or willingness to obtain one as required. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift kitchen supplies when required. Reliable transportation to and from work. Pay & Benefits Competitive annual salary based on experience. Flexible scheduling. Employee meal discounts. Uniform shirts and hats provided. Friendly and supportive team environment. Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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