Culinary Khancepts Corporate
General Manager
Full Time • Houston, TX
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
Company Overview
Culinary Khancepts is a Houston-based, multi-concept hospitality and entertainment group featuring a diverse portfolio of restaurants, cinemas, and iconic local destinations. Our concepts include State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, The Audrey, Reel Luxury Cinemas, Epicure Café, Leo’s, the Historic River Oaks Theatre, Mayahuel, Star Cinema Grill, Hollywood Palms, and River Oaks Pharmacy.
Why Work With Us?
At Culinary Khancepts, our Team Members are at the heart of every experience we create. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment where individuals are encouraged to grow, develop their skills, and take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.
As General Manager for Culinary Khancepts, you’ll lead all aspects of restaurant operations while creating an exceptional experience for both guests and Team Members. You’ll drive operational and financial performance, develop strong teams, and ensure the highest standards of hospitality, quality, and execution are delivered every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily restaurant operations while upholding Company standards for hospitality, service, food and beverage quality, cleanliness, and overall guest experience.
- Coach, train, motivate, and develop Managers and Team Members while fostering accountability, communication, and a positive team culture.
- Ensure operational procedures, Company policies, and programs are consistently implemented and followed.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, labor, inventory, ordering, and overall operational efficiency.
- Monitor financial performance, including P&L, labor, food costs, sales, budgets, and controllable expenses.
- Oversee administrative responsibilities, including payroll, staffing pars, reporting, and restaurant management systems.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions that strengthen restaurant performance.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence and ensure guest concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3–5+ years of restaurant or hospitality leadership experience, preferably in a high-volume operation.
- Experience managing P&L, labor, food costs, budgets, inventory, scheduling, and staffing.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to develop and motivate teams.
- Guest-focused, solution-oriented, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with restaurant and business systems; experience with Toast, R365, Tripleseat, OpenTable, and Microsoft Office preferred.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.
- Required food safety and alcohol-service certifications based on applicable state and local regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, grasp, and perform repetitive movements.
- Ability to safely use and operate equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Schedules
- Growth Opportunities
- Pharmacy & Restaurant Discounts
- Available discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of personal purchases such as entertainment, gym memberships, electronics, and travel.
- Free movies at Star Cinema Grill
- Potential for Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- 401K Retirement Savings Program
- Employee Referral Program
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year
Culinary Khancepts is a Houston-based hospitality group founded in 2016, built on a passion for exceptional experiences, strong leadership, and continued growth. Our success is driven by the people behind our brands, and we believe great leaders play an essential role in shaping our culture, developing our teams, and moving our organization forward.
Culinary Khancepts is a dynamic, multi-concept restaurant and entertainment group whose portfolio includes State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, The Audrey, Reel Luxury Cinemas, Epicure Café, Leo’s, the Historic River Oaks Theatre, Mayahuel, Star Cinema Grill, Hollywood Palms, and River Oaks Pharmacy.
Across our concepts and corporate teams, we foster a collaborative, results-driven environment where leaders are encouraged to take ownership, bring forward new ideas, and make a meaningful impact. Whether supporting operations, developing people, strengthening our brands, or helping shape the future of the organization, every role contributes to our shared success.
Our commitment remains centered on delivering unmatched hospitality, exceptional quality, and memorable experiences while creating an organization where our people have opportunities to grow, lead, and build rewarding careers.
If you are a driven professional who values collaboration, accountability, innovation, and hospitality, we invite you to explore our leadership and corporate opportunities and discover what you can build with Culinary Khancepts.
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Time to recharge matters.
Eligible leaders receive paid time away from work to rest, recharge, and make time for what matters outside of work.
Experience the brands you help build.
Enjoy special dining, entertainment, and company experiences across the Culinary Khancepts portfolio.
Grow your team. Grow your career.
Ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities designed to strengthen leadership skills and prepare managers for future advancement.
More brands. More possibilities.
With a growing portfolio of hospitality and entertainment concepts, leaders have opportunities to expand their experience and pursue new paths within the organization.