Executive Chef - Large-Scale Culinary Leader

Dexterra

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dexterra is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the complete food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility in New Orleans. You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across culinary functions, ensuring food safety, quality, and client satisfaction at scale.

The operation will initially serve 500+ guests daily with rapid growth anticipated beyond 1000 meals per day. You will build and mentor a high-performing team and oversee menu planning, procurement, production,

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience in hospitality or food service.
Minimum 8 years of experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges.
Demonstrated experience operating large-volume food service environments.
Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge across hot kitchen, cold kitchen, pastry/bakery, butchery, and mass-service operations.

Responsibilities

Accountable for all food service operations from planning through execution.
Lead and mentor the culinary team to deliver high-quality food service at scale.
Oversee menu planning, procurement, production, staffing, training, and compliance.
Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, HACCP, and contractual scope.