Chef de Cuisine

Lettuce Entertain You; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Mental Health & Wellness Program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in Dallas is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the opening shift, manage food orders and inventory, and oversee BOH operations with a focus on menu execution.

The role requires 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of BOH systems. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this leadership position in Dallas.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skilled in managing BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening shift process including food orders, inventory and price updates; receiving and storage; inspections; and manage menu changes.
• Lead, direct and ensure effective BOH operations including food prep, cooking, inventory levels, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring.
• Track and control food cost and manage purchasing and orders for the restaurant daily.
• Partner with General Manager or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists and assign production duties to BOH staff.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
• Regularly review and maintain recipe books with GM/chefs.
• Ensure clear communication between FOH and BOH for production and timing.
• Partner with GM/managers to interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH employees and teams.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Handle guest, vendor and employee challenges with tact and courtesy.
• Work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends at multiple sites.
• Move/lift up to 10-50 pounds as needed.

Skills

Chef de Cuisine experience

Team leadership

BOH systems

Job description

About US

Coming late 2026 to the Design District in Dallas, Texas, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

Overview

Aba Dallas is now Hiring an CHEF de CUISINE!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 2 years of Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We participate in E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening shift process as well as including food orders, inventory and price updates; receiving and storage; overseeing inspections; and leading and managing menu changes
• Lead, direct and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen employees
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
• Partner with General Manager (GM) and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists throughout the day; and assign production duties to BOH staff
• Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
• Ability to lead and develop teams
• Skilled in managing BOH systems

Salary Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.