Executive Chef: Lead Fine-Dining Excellence

Harwood Hospitality Group; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harwood Hospitality Group in Dallas seeks an Executive Chef to lead Stillwell’s Fine Dining operations, delivering exceptional cuisine and guest experiences. The role requires strong leadership, menu design, and cost control across private events and in-house service.

The candidate will oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, maintain top sanitation standards, and drive culinary excellence with attention to guest satisfaction and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years culinary experience (Steak House and Fine Dining).
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of conducting and assessing restaurant inventory.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Experience with delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed service.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate the work of the chef, cooks and kitchen staff to assume the food preparation is economical and correct to stay within the budget labor cost goal.
• Supervise all cooking operations, including methods, portions, and garnishing
• Plan meals and develop cost menus
• Approves the requisition of product and other necessary food supplies
• Ensure the high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout the kitchen areas at all times.
• Establish control to minimize food and supply waste
• Ensure attractive presentation of all food and dishes
• Train and educate kitchen staff on new techniques, dishes and develop current skills
• Menu design and direct food preparation, production and control for all dinner, private events, off-site events, etc.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Inventory management

Staff training

Job description

Harwood Hospitality Group in Dallas seeks an Executive Chef to lead Stillwell’s Fine Dining operations, delivering exceptional cuisine and guest experiences. The role requires strong leadership, menu design, and cost control across private events and in-house service.

The candidate will oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, maintain top sanitation standards, and drive culinary excellence with attention to guest satisfaction and brand standards.