Corporate Chef – Multi-Concept Culinary Leader (Austin)

Terry Black S Barbecue Llc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Family Hospitality is seeking a Corporate Chef to lead culinary programming across all units and development projects in Austin. The role reports to the SVP of Food and Beverage and collaborates with founders and design teams to shape, scale, and evolve the F&B portfolio.

This seasoned executive will manage kitchen design, menu concepts, and high-performance teams across multiple formats. The Corporate Chef will drive menu development, SOPs, cost controls, talent development, and

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive culinary leadership across fast casual, full-service, and fine dining.
• Proven background as an Executive Chef with multiple operational spans; experience as a Corporate Culinary Director or VP is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in opening and repositioning concepts across market types.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen design, equipment planning, and FOH/BOH integration.
• Inspirational leader able to motivate teams, build culture, and drive excellence.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across executive, creative, and development teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary development across all operations and development projects.
• Oversee kitchen and dining room design, SOPs, and recipe books.
• Develop and implement recruitment, training, and career development programs.
• Launch new concepts, openings, renovations, and F&B repositioning.
• Set culinary standards and cost controls, ensuring brand consistency.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, Brand, HR, and Finance teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Executive chef experience

Openings & repositioning

Kitchen design knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

Black Family Hospitality is seeking a Corporate Chef to lead culinary programming across all units and development projects in Austin. The role reports to the SVP of Food and Beverage and collaborates with founders and design teams to shape, scale, and evolve the F&B portfolio.

This seasoned executive will manage kitchen design, menu concepts, and high-performance teams across multiple formats. The Corporate Chef will drive menu development, SOPs, cost controls, talent development, and