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Cotton

Restoration Supervisor

Houston, TX · On-site

$17/hr

... culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this diverse suite of ... Expand your skills in project management, business development, and operational leadership.

Common Bond Cafe

Chef de Cuisine Kitchen Manager

Spring, TX · On-site

$59K - $81K/yr

The ideal individual for this role has a passion for culinary and the commitment to show the ... Project a positive and motivated attitude among team members. * Works with the Executive Corporate ...

Cotton Holdings

Operations Supervisor

Houston, TX · On-site

... housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this ... Expand your skills in project management, business development, and operational leadership.

Cotton

Operations Supervisor

Houston, TX · On-site

... housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this ... Expand your skills in project management, business development, and operational leadership.

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How much do culinary project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for culinary project manager in Porter, TX is $87,658.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,100.00 and $102,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a culinary project manager?

A Culinary Project Manager oversees food-related projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations. They work with chefs, suppliers, and stakeholders to develop menus, coordinate kitchen operations, and launch culinary initiatives. Responsibilities may include sourcing ingredients, managing food safety compliance, and optimizing workflow efficiency. This role requires strong project management skills, culinary expertise, and the ability to coordinate teams effectively.

What are the main responsibilities of a culinary project manager?

On a typical day, a Culinary Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and monitoring of various food-related projects—such as menu launches, kitchen renovations, or special events. They coordinate with chefs, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Additionally, they may be responsible for sourcing ingredients, managing logistics, and ensuring all food safety requirements are followed. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as priorities can shift quickly based on guest feedback, operational challenges, or leadership direction. This dynamic role is ideal for those who enjoy blending creativity with organizational strategy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a culinary project manager?

A Culinary Project Manager requires a solid background in culinary arts, project management, and operations, often supported by a culinary degree and project management certification (like PMP or CAPM). Familiarity with project management software (such as Asana or Trello), budgeting tools, and food safety regulations is highly valuable. Outstanding organizational skills, leadership, and effective communication are essential soft skills for coordinating teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure successful planning, execution, and delivery of culinary initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance.

What cities near Porter, TX are hiring for Culinary Project Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Culinary Project Manager job openings in Porter, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $87,658 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Harpers Trace Cooking Connection - Culinary Selling Specialist - Part time

HEB

Conroe, TX • On-site

$17.50/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform selling activation events in the Cooking Connection kitchen and assist in developing recipes targeted to the local customer base.

  • Conduct cooking demonstrations, provide culinary advice, and engage customers through food experiences to drive engagement and sales.

  • Ensure merchandising standards, maintain the kitchen environment, and support food safety and sanitation protocols.

Job description

Responsibilities
Job Summary: As a Culinary Selling Specialist, you'll perform selling activation events in the Cooking Connection kitchen while assisting in development of appropriate recipes targeted to the local Customer base using key focus items. You'll engage Customers by creating a hub of food experiences through your knowledge of multiple ingredients, beverage recommendations, and cooking techniques to drive customer engagement and sales.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Sales / Customer Service:
  • Follows the customer service and hospitality model to connect with Customers, building a sense of community and driving loyalty
  • Creates an atmosphere of celebration by participating in total Store events, creating themed recipes, and cross merchandising
  • Welcomes / approaches Customers with the mindset of a host, catering to the needs of the Customer to ensure they feel welcomed, invited, and appreciated
  • Offers advice for menu / meal planning; scales recipes in size and skill level depending on customer needs
  • Conducts cooking method and recipe preparation demonstrations; executes food prep methods with high efficiency to maximize Customer interactions
  • Offers engaging, consistent, and relevant culinary conversations on the microphone to attract Customers
  • Serves as the expert in the day-s recipes; answers culinary questions; recommends variations and substitute ingredients for food allergy or food lifestyle needs
  • Suggests distinctive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage pairings
  • Develops and maintains relationships with Customers by recalling Customers- dietary needs / restrictions and wine preferences to tailor future visits
  • Contributes culinary insights, food trends, local trends, and Customer insights to in-Store cooking events
  • Assists in Cooking classes, Wine education, and Dinner Series execution when applicable
  • May conduct Connections floor demos

Merchandising:
  • Ensures A+ standards at the Connections kitchen including maintaining and cleaning fixtures, stocking conditions, plan-o-gram integrity, daily beginning, mid-day, and end-shift recovery, and perpetual inventory
  • Assists in building / maintaining merchandising displays; uses appropriate signs, tags, and branding for all events
  • Ensures Customer signage for the daily menu and daily sampling hours is updated and on display
  • Ensures backstock is worked
  • May support food production for retail sale

Food Safety / Sanitation:
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and H-E-B food safety regulations / standards
  • Completes all required food safety and related trainings
  • Maintains a professional, clean, healthy, and safe work environment
  • Ensures proper equipment use; cleans and sanitizes the kitchen, equipment, and counter tops per the A+ Standards
  • Operates under 5-S guidelines set by department leader
  • Preps products for use in demonstrations, sampling, and production, using the mise-en-place method
  • Uses proper personal protection equipment during operation of the department and during required tasks

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Age Requirement:
  • 21+

Work Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience related to food and cooking or experience in sales, product demonstrations, or cooking in a professional environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of displayed products to guide customers in multiple uses - Required
  • Knowledge of or aptitude to learn H-E-B systems and processes (e.g., systems related to scheduling, recipe authoring, product ordering, display planning, MS Office, internal websites, H-E-B mobile apps) - Required
  • Advanced communication skills - Required
  • Strong customer service skills; passion for hospitality - Required
  • Merchandising skills - Required
  • Skills in basic cooking techniques (grill, sauté, roast, fry, etc.) - Required
  • Ability to read and interpret documents (e.g., safety rules, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals) - Required
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects - Required
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours - Required

Education:
  • Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, home economics - Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Completion of / ability to complete H-E-B Wine selling certification or similar experience - Required
  • Completion of / ability to complete TABC Certification - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
  • Constantly stand, reach at waist, and grasp
  • Occasionally sit, walk, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, ladder climb, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, and perform fine motor movements
  • Occasionally be exposed to cold & hot temperatures, loud noise, wet conditions
  • Demonstrate the ability to lift 60 lbs, and manage more than 60 lbs
  • While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as-Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day
  • It is Partners- responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 8/1/2022

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