Executive Chef: Large-Scale Food Service Leader

Dexterra; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra is seeking an Executive Chef to fully own the food service operation at a workforce accommodations facility. You will lead a culinary team, ensure food safety, and deliver quality meals at scale for 500 daily guests with rapid growth to 1000+ meals.

You will oversee menu planning, procurement, production, staffing, training, and compliance. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will maintain Dexterra food safety standards and cost controls while guiding the team through a period of

Qualifications

• Chef or Certified Executive with culinary education and/or designation.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification.
• Minimum 8 years in hospitality or food service.
• Minimum 8 years as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges.
• Experience operating large-volume food service environments.
• Knowledge of menu costing, recipe card implementation, and cost controls.
• Advanced knowledge across kitchen areas: Hot, Cold, Pastry, Butchery, Banquets.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for all food service operations, from planning through execution.
• Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high-quality rotational menus at scale.
• Leading kitchen operation to service 500+ guests daily, with growth to 1000+.
• Ensuring adherence to food safety, quality, and contractual scope.
• Enforcing Dexterra Food Safety programs, including FOODSAFE and HACCP.
• Leading, training, developing, and mentoring the culinary team.
• Supervising kitchen staff productivity and policy compliance.
• Managing labour, food, and chemical resources for efficiency and cost control.
• Overseeing ordering, inventory control, and bi-weekly counts.
• Applying dietary requirements such as allergies, vegan, etc.
• Maintaining cleanliness and professionalism.
• Serving clients and guests with service orientation.
• Supporting Site Manager with planning, forecasting, and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Menu costing

Cost controls

Microsoft Excel

Food safety

Communication

Team development

Education

Culinary education

Chef designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service systems

Job description

Dexterra is seeking an Executive Chef to fully own the food service operation at a workforce accommodations facility. You will lead a culinary team, ensure food safety, and deliver quality meals at scale for 500 daily guests with rapid growth to 1000+ meals.

You will oversee menu planning, procurement, production, staffing, training, and compliance. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will maintain Dexterra food safety standards and cost controls while guiding the team through a period of