Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Talent

Landry's, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development and growth

Employee discounts on dining and more

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability, FSA,

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Rainforest Cafe is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, mentor the culinary team, and uphold standards for food quality, safety, and execution. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and talent development within a dynamic hospitality group.

The Executive Chef will drive labor and food cost control while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction and operation excellence in a premier dining concept.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, full-service dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, labor and food cost controls, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume kitchen and mentor a performing culinary team.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with a hands-on, 'Do Whatever It Takes' leadership style.
• Manage labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee inventories, ordering, and sanitation per OSHA standards.
• Support development and retention of kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Food cost management

Communication

Job description

Rainforest Cafe is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, mentor the culinary team, and uphold standards for food quality, safety, and execution. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and talent development within a dynamic hospitality group.

The Executive Chef will drive labor and food cost control while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction and operation excellence in a premier dining concept.