Back Of House at Houston Hot Chicken Main St

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBack of House (BOH) Team Member — Houston TX Hot Chicken Pay: $14–$18/hour (location-based) + potential tip share where applicableRoles Covered: Line Cook • Fry/Grill • Prep • AssemblerType: Part-time or Full-time • Nights/Weekends/Holidays as neededLocation: Multiple HHC restaurants Who We Are Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) is a fast-growing, premium hot-chicken brand obsessed with speed, quality, and consistency. We’re building the leader in the chicken QSR space—and we do it by executing flawless food, fast, every single shift. Why This Role Matters Our kitchen is the engine of HHC. High-performing BOH teammates protect our standards, beat ticket times, and deliver food that makes 5-star reviews possible. Your accuracy and pace turn orders into wow moments—and fuel our growth. What You’ll Do Cook Fast. Cook Right.Hit and maintain target cook/hold times and station par levelsMaster fryers, grills, and hot-holding standards; avoid re-firesFollow build charts to spec—portioning, saucing, and plating for consistencyOwn Quality & Food SafetyVerify doneness and temps; log critical controls (HACCP, FIFO, date labels)Keep stations clean, organized, and audit-ready mid-rushCommunicate 86s, delays, and modifications to Expo/FOH before they impact guestsPrep Like a ProBatch prep to targets with minimal waste; rotate and label everythingBreak down and set up stations quickly; restock proactively between wavesSupport teammates—jump where needed to keep the line moving What Great Looks Like (KPIs) Speed: Ticket times at/under target; quick recovery after spikesAccuracy: Zero missing items; re-fires under thresholdQuality: Spec adherence, build integrity, temperature complianceWaste/Cost: Yield targets met; correct portion controlReadiness: Cleanliness & line checks passed; station set before doors open You Are Pace-driven—calm, fast, and precise in high volumeDetail-obsessed—recipes, builds, and temps are non-negotiableTeam-first—clear comms with Expo/FOH; you call out and you back upAble to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable with hot equipmentPreferred: High-volume QSR/fast casual experience; familiarity with line checks, prep lists, and digital temp logging What You Get Competitive hourly pay $14–$18 (location-based) + potential tip shareGrowth path (Trainer → BOH Lead → Sous/Assistant Kitchen Manager → Kitchen Manager)Meal perks, flexible scheduling, performance-driven cultureTraining on HHC speed systems, food safety, and consistency standards How We Win (Our Kitchen Playbook) Set the pace: Stations stocked, tools ready, timers onCook to spec: Recipe + build charts = no surprises at ExpoTalk early: Call backs/86s before they become guest issuesFinish strong: Clean as you go; reset for the next wave Equal Opportunity HHC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Ready to Lead the Heat—From the Line? Apply with your résumé and availability. Tell us about a time you beat the rush without sacrificing quality. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.