Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Growth

Hawkers, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hawkers Asian Street Food is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all back‑of‑house operations, culinary execution, team development, and financial performance. This role owns the guest experience from a food perspective and is directly accountable for food cost, labor cost, kitchen sanitation, equipment maintenance, and the development of the Sous Chef and culinary team.

The Executive Chef works in close partnership with the General Manager and Regional Chef to drive sales, profitability, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred but not required.
• Proven track record of managing food cost, labor cost, and kitchen financials.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Own and enforce Hawkers food quality standards, recipe adherence, plate presentation, and production time targets across all dayparts and BOH positions.
• Oversee all phases of food procurement, production, and service, including inventory and ordering, storage and rotation, food preparation, and service time standards.
• Serve as the highest standard-bearer in the kitchen; provide immediate, constructive feedback on food quality, execution, and presentation as items are produced.
• Conduct daily culinary line checks and sanitation checks to ensure the kitchen is fully prepared before each service period.
• Conduct monthly housekeeping, food safety, sanitation, and facility reviews and take timely corrective action on any identified deficiencies.
• Ensure target ticket times are consistently met across all shifts without compromising food quality.
• Maintain all kitchen equipment and storage areas in a clean, well-maintained, and fully operational condition.
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop Sous Chefs and all BOH hourly team members to meet or exceed established performance standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff development

Communication

Open availability

Education

Culinary degree or training

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Hawkers Asian Street Food is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all back‑of‑house operations, culinary execution, team development, and financial performance. This role owns the guest experience from a food perspective and is directly accountable for food cost, labor cost, kitchen sanitation, equipment maintenance, and the development of the Sous Chef and culinary team.

The Executive Chef works in close partnership with the General Manager and Regional Chef to drive sales, profitability, and