Culinary Manager in Training, FLIK Hospitality Group / Houston, TX

About the Role

As a Culinary/Back‑of‑House Manager in Training (MIT) you will receive targeted training for an entry‑level management position. You will learn and apply FLIK Hospitality Group’s best practices in areas such as marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, and profit and loss. Training includes hands‑on experience at a designated location and participation in Compass Group’s Accelerated Manager Program (AMP). Successful completion of AMP may require relocation within your region for placement opportunities, and full‑time management placement or promotion depends on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply best practices in marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, and profit‑and‑loss management.
• Participate in hands‑on experience at the United Polaris Lounge location.
• Complete the Accelerated Manager Program (AMP), including assessments, personalized learning, and mentorship.
• Potentially relocate within the region for placement after AMP completion.
• Prepare for future roles such as Sous Chef, Chef Manager, Executive Dining Chef, Catering Chef, or other hospitality leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required by August 2025 (or earlier) in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• 0‑5 years since graduation.
• Experience in customer service or hospitality within restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, or similar food‑service operations.
• Basic knowledge of profit‑and‑loss management, inventory control, and cash handling.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with peers, employees, clients, and customers.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic understanding of contract administration and client relations.
• Current awareness of food and catering trends, emphasizing quality, production, sanitation, safety, and marketing.
• Open to relocation for the right role or advancement opportunity.
• Driver’s license preferred (may be required for certain roles).

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet applications.

Benefits

• Free meals and uniform/laundering service at select locations.
• Retirement plan.
• Associate shopping program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Discount marketplace.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and choice auto & home programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, and disability insurance (full‑time only).
• Commuter benefits (full‑time only).
• Employee assistance program (full‑time only).
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) (full‑time only).
• Paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Schedule

Full‑time; exact schedule to be discussed further during the interview.

Location: United Polaris Lounge, 3950 North Terminal Road, Houston, TX 77032 (IAH Airport).