Chef de Cuisine The Blind Goat (Spring Branch - Houston

If you never take notes in meetings, don't apply.

We're looking for proactive planners, not reactors. Winners with kind hearts. If you're the type who waits for things to happen and then scrambles this isn't the role for you. But if you're a meticulous, emotionally intelligent leader who genuinely loves developing people and can run a tight kitchen without raising your voice? Keep reading.

About The Blind GoatThe Blind Goat is a modern Vietnamese eatery in Houston's Spring Branch neighborhood, led by James Beard Award-finalist Christine Ha. We're known for thoughtful, creative cooking and an equally thoughtful culture. We take the food and dining experience seriously. We don't take ourselves too seriously. And we believe the best kitchens run on respect, not fear.

The RoleWe're looking for a Chef de Cuisine to run our BOH operations and help us keep raising the bar. You'll work closely with Christine Ha to protect the integrity of the menu, contribute creative ideas for new dishes, limited-time specials, and exclusive tasting events, and lead a team of 13 with both precision and care.

This is a senior leadership position. You won't just be managing a line you'll be helping shape the direction of the kitchen, and thus, The Blind Goat.

Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary & OperationsUphold and execute The Blind Goat's standards for food quality, consistency, and creativityCollaborate with Christine on menu development and seasonal specialsManage and report on COGS, recipe costing, labor, and inventory with real attention to detailMaintain an organized, proactive kitchen environment plan ahead, not behindComfortable in Google Sheets for costing, Homebase for scheduling, and trackingLeadership & CultureLead, mentor, and genuinely care for a great BOH team of 13 (yes, including the dishwashers

EVERYONE

matters)Model what a bustling yet calm" kitchen actually looks like in practiceCommunicate clearly and professionally up and down the chainThink beyond today's service operate as a senior leader who sees the bigger pictureWhat We're Looking ForExecutive Sous Chef experience or higherSolid knowledge of Vietnamese and broader Asian cuisines and ingredientsStrong professionalism in appearance, attitude, communication, and people managementConversational Spanish is a plusA proactive, problem-solving, detail-obsessed mindsetAnd most importantly: you have to actually be a kind person. We can teach technique and the cuisine. We can't teach character.

Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary:

Starting at $70,000Performance-based bonus tied to COGS, labor, and net profit targets2 weeks (10 days) PTODining discounts at our locationsPotential domestic and international travel for remote projects and professional development5-day work week | ~45 55 hours per weekTo ApplySend your resume and a brief note about your kitchen philosophy to . We're not in a rush to fill this role with the wrong person but we are excited to find the right one.