Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

SIXTY VINES CRESCENT, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sixty Vines in Dallas, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and train the culinary team, maintaining high food quality and cost controls. This role requires hands-on leadership as a working chef who executes the brand DNA through menu development and ongoing kitchen systems.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of culinary management, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with the General Manager and Director of Culinary; local residency is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary management experience and menu rollout experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant systems and operations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary direction with GM and Director of Culinary; uphold brand DNA.
• Own the food menu, cost control, and team execution.
• Roll out new menu items, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure product quality and execution of new menus.
• Develop future culinary talent through training and mentorship.
• Maintain high accountability for results across the culinary team.
• Lead culinary safety, sanitation, and product education.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team training

Food safety

Cost controls

Job description

Sixty Vines in Dallas, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and train the culinary team, maintaining high food quality and cost controls. This role requires hands-on leadership as a working chef who executes the brand DNA through menu development and ongoing kitchen systems.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of culinary management, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with the General Manager and Director of Culinary; local residency is preferred.