Executive Chef: Fine Dining, Menu Innovation Leader

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Pharmacy discounts

Restaurant discounts

Free movies

Medical/dental/vision

401K

Employee referrals

Job summary

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette in Houston is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in an upscale, fine-dining setting. You will oversee menu development, food quality, team leadership, inventory management, and financial performance to drive guest satisfaction.

You will mentor a high‑performing culinary team, manage costs, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive culinary experience, including at least 3 years in a culinary leadership role.
• Experience in upscale, fine-dining or high-volume chef-driven environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor forecasting, inventory controls, purchasing, and budgeting.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop culinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead elevated, made-from-scratch cuisine with high standards.
• Develop menus, seasonal offerings, chef-driven specials.
• Maintain standardized recipes, portion controls, plating specifications.
• Train kitchen team on recipes, prep methods, and execution standards.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, storage, and rotation.
• Forecast staffing and manage culinary labor costs.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Cost control

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette in Houston is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in an upscale, fine-dining setting. You will oversee menu development, food quality, team leadership, inventory management, and financial performance to drive guest satisfaction.

You will mentor a high‑performing culinary team, manage costs, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.