Executive Chef

Culinary Dropout; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement savings with company match

Dining discounts at Fox locations

Gym and fitness discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Culinary Dropout in Austin is hiring an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen and service operations with a focus on guest experiences and financial performance. You bring 5+ years in high-volume restaurant management, a solid grasp of business operations, and hands-on leadership.

The role offers a competitive salary of $90,000–$110,000 yearly plus a 25% bonus and comprehensive benefits. Join a dynamic team at Fox Restaurant Concepts with dining discounts, health coverage, retirement matching,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Ability to analyze operations and financial metrics.
• Supervise shifts, scheduling, and daily decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Oversee guest service, food quality, and cleanliness.
• Coach and develop team; manage scheduling and POS systems.

Skills

High-volume restaurant mgmt

Business operations & financials

Shift management & scheduling

Guest experience excellence

OpenTable POS familiarity

Tools

OpenTable

POS systems

Job description

Location: US-TX-Austin

Address: 11721 Rock Rose Ave

Postal Code: 78758

Contract type: Full Time

Compensation Range

$90,000 to $110,000 / a year + 25% bonus opportunity

Overview

Hiring – Executive Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why Culinary Dropout?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 5+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.