Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Seasonal Menus

Lettuce Escape; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aba Dallas, part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, is hiring an Executive Chef for the Dallas Design District location. The role requires leading BOH operations, developing seasonal menus, and guiding both hourly and management teams to uphold our Culture of Caring.

We offer competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, PTO, 401(k), and comprehensive health benefits. Expect a dynamic, multi-site environment with travel as needed and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skilled in managing BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed

Skills

Executive leadership

BOH systems management

Job description

Aba Dallas, part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, is hiring an Executive Chef for the Dallas Design District location. The role requires leading BOH operations, developing seasonal menus, and guiding both hourly and management teams to uphold our Culture of Caring.

We offer competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, PTO, 401(k), and comprehensive health benefits. Expect a dynamic, multi-site environment with travel as needed and opportunities for growth.