Overview
Kitchen Manager / Culinary Lead – Sports Bar & Grill Jobs in Odessa, TX at Rusted Corkscrew
Overview
Position: Full-Time Kitchen Manager
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years kitchen management experience
We are looking for a strong, hands-on Kitchen Manager who can bring energy, structure, creativity, and pride into our sports bar food program.
We are not looking for someone who simply manages a schedule or watches the line. We need a kitchen leader who knows how to run a clean, organized, profitable kitchen — and who also has the creativity to help build menu items that keep guests coming back.
This is a leadership role for someone who takes ownership, leads by example, trains the team, communicates clearly, and understands that great bar food can be a major reason customers choose us over every other spot in town.
What We’re Looking For
The right candidate will have at least 5 years of kitchen management experience and the ability to lead a busy sports bar kitchen with confidence, urgency, and pride.
You must be able to communicate, train, and lead a team that includes both English and Spanish speaking employees. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
We need someone who cares about the details – food quality, ticket times, cleanliness, prep, consistency, inventory, cost control, equipment, health standards, and team accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Kitchen Leadership & Team Development
- Food Quality & Menu Execution
- Menu Development & Creativity
- Inventory, Food Cost & Profitability
- Cleanliness, Compliance & Safety
- Operations & Accountability
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years kitchen management experience required.
- Experience in a sports bar, bar & grill, casual dining, high-volume restaurant, or scratch kitchen preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and train both English- and Spanish-speaking employees.
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, ordering, prep, portion control, and waste reduction.
- Knowledge of health department standards, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen compliance.
- Ability to create recipes, specials, menu ideas, and seasonal offerings.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, fight nights, game days, and high-volume events.
- Must be hands-on, reliable, accountable, and solutions-oriented.
- Food Manager Certification preferred or ability to obtain.
We are looking for a serious kitchen professional who is ready to lead, create, clean up systems, train a team, and take pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen.
To Apply: Please submit your resume with your kitchen management experience.
Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Language:
- English (Preferred)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- TABC Certification (Preferred)
- Food Safety Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Kitchen Manager / Culinary Lead – Sports Bar & Grill
Company: Rusted Corkscrew
Location: Odessa, TX
