Executive Chef - High-Volume Culinary Leader

Dexterra Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Dallas, TX seeks an Executive Chef to lead the complete food service operation at a workforce accommodations facility. You will guide culinary teams, ensure food safety and quality, and manage menus for 500–1000 daily meals with rapid growth.

Reporting to site leadership, you will drive procurement, production, staffing, and training while maintaining Dexterra food safety standards and client satisfaction in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary education or Chef designation is required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Minimum 8 years in hospitality or food service.
• 8+ years as a Chef in large-volume operations.
• Experience with cost controls and menu costing.
• Proficient in kitchen operations: hot, cold, pastry, butchery, mass-service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food service operations from planning to execution.
• Lead menu design and high-quality food service at scale.
• Manage a 500+ daily guest service with growth to 1000+.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Lead and develop the culinary team; ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Menu costing

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Excel/Office tools

Education

Culinary education or Chef designation

Authorized to work in the United States

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Dexterra Group in Dallas, TX seeks an Executive Chef to lead the complete food service operation at a workforce accommodations facility. You will guide culinary teams, ensure food safety and quality, and manage menus for 500–1000 daily meals with rapid growth.

Reporting to site leadership, you will drive procurement, production, staffing, and training while maintaining Dexterra food safety standards and client satisfaction in a high-volume setting.