Hill & Bach Cellars is looking for a hands-on, organized, and hospitality-minded Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations as we prepare to open our new winery experience in Boerne. The Chef / Kitchen Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including food preparation, menu execution, inventory, and maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen. Maintaining kitchen compliance and meeting all health and food safety requirements will be a top priority of this position. Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Plan and organize daily and weekly food preparation
• Prepare tapas, light plates, and other menu items with consistency and attention to quality
• Maintain kitchen compliance as a top priority and ensure all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements are consistently met
• Maintain required food safety documentation, procedures, and standards
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Manage kitchen inventory and communicate ordering and supply needs
• Monitor food costs, portioning, and waste
• Ensure the kitchen is properly prepared for regular service, private events, and special programming
• Take ownership of executing and maintaining our established menu
• Keep the menu fresh through thoughtful seasonal updates and occasional specials
• Recommend menu changes based on seasonality, ingredient availability, guest feedback, and food costs
• Work collaboratively with the Hill & Bach hospitality and events teams
• Assist with private events, wine club events, and other special programming
• Support the guest experience when needed, including pouring wine and assisting guests Qualifications
• Valid Manager Food Handler Card required
• Previous professional kitchen experience in a chef, sous chef, kitchen manager, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
• Experience with food preparation, inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage kitchen operations and take ownership of responsibilities
• Appreciation for seasonal ingredients and approachable food
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable interacting with guests in a hospitality environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on kitchen prep needs, service hours, weekends, and special events
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screening The Right Fit We're looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable, organized, and passionate about both food and hospitality.

This person should be comfortable taking ownership of the kitchen while also being part of the larger Hill & Bach team. This is an opportunity to help maintain and grow an established food program in a unique winery environment where food, wine, events, and hospitality come together.

Position Details Position:

Part-Time, with potential for

Full-Time Location:

Boerne, TX Schedule:

Flexible schedule based on kitchen prep needs, service hours, weekends, and special events

Compensation:

Competitive and based on experience To apply, please submit your resume to info@hillandbachcellars.com and a brief introduction about your experience.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person