Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Food Service & Growth

Dexterra; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the full food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility. You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all culinary functions, ensuring food safety, quality, consistency, and client satisfaction at scale, serving hundreds daily.

This role requires building a high-performing culinary team, managing menu planning, procurement, and compliance, with growth from 500 to 1000 meals per day and adherence to Dexterra Food

Qualifications

• Requires Chef designation or culinary education and extensive leadership experience in large-scale food service.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and have advanced food safety/HACCP certification.
• Minimum 8 years in hospitality/food service; 8+ years as a Chef in large-volume settings.

Responsibilities

• Owns full food service operations from planning to execution.
• Develops and serves high-quality rotational menus at scale.
• Leads a kitchen team to service 500+ guests daily with growth to 1000+.
• Ensures food safety, quality, and adherence to contractual scope.
• Manages labour, food, and chemical resources for efficiency and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Cost controls

Menu costing

Food safety

Communication

Team development

Office suite

Education

Culinary education or Chef designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Food service systems

Job description

Dexterra is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the full food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility. You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all culinary functions, ensuring food safety, quality, consistency, and client satisfaction at scale, serving hundreds daily.

This role requires building a high-performing culinary team, managing menu planning, procurement, and compliance, with growth from 500 to 1000 meals per day and adherence to Dexterra Food