Executive Chef

Aba; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You – Aba in Dallas, TX is seeking an Executive Chef with 4–5+ years in a high-volume, full-service setting. Mediterranean cuisine experience is a MUST, with responsibility for culinary strategy and KPI-driven kitchen performance.

Lead BOH operations, develop seasonal menus, manage costs, train staff, and ensure safety and consistency across all dishes for multiple units or openings. Excellent leadership and culinary vision are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• Significant Mediterranean cuisine experience is required.
• Strong background in menu development and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all BOH operations, culinary strategy, and team development.
• Responsible for menu creation, cost control, training, and overall kitchen performance.
• Lead BOH operations, including purchasing, inventory, and cost control.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus and new items.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and standards.
• Oversee BOH hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Monitor labor and food costs; approve inventories and invoices.
• Maintain recipes, costing, and kitchen systems.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and compliance standards.
• Support new openings and multi-unit operations as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Team development

Operational leadership

Job description

Job Description

Lettuce Entertain You – Aba
Position: Executive Chef
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay: $85,000-$110,000/year

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Executive Chef with 4-5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service environment. Mediterranean cuisine experience a MUST.

Job Summary

Oversees all BOH operations, culinary strategy, and team development. Responsible for menu creation, cost control, training, and overall kitchen performance in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all BOH operations, including purchasing, inventory, and cost control
• Develop and execute seasonal menus and new items
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and standards
• Oversee BOH hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Monitor labor and food costs; approve inventories and invoices
• Maintain recipes, costing, and kitchen systems
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and compliance standards
• Support new openings and multi-unit operations as needed

Requirements

• Extensive culinary leadership experience in high-volume restaurants
• MUST have significant Mediterranean cuisine experience
• Strong background in menu development and cost control
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Strong operational, organizational, and leadership skills
• Flexible schedule with travel as needed

Additional Expectations

• Promote a culture of teamwork and accountability
• Maintain compliance with all policies and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

About Us

Aba

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.

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.