Executive Chef: Mediterranean Concept, Growth & Benefits

Aba; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off - holidays, personal & V

401(k)

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Job summary

Aba Dallas is hiring an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations with a focus on culinary direction, purchasing and staff development. You will manage seasonal menus and work closely with divisional leaders to maintain high quality and guest satisfaction.

Salary ranges from 70k to 100k USD per year with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Expect a dynamic, team‑oriented environment and regular multi-site shifts.

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 purchasing standards and inventory control
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams
• Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new items with divisional leaders
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with trainers and chefs
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH procedures
• Partner with chefs to purchase and order food and supplies
• Maintain recipe books with GM/chefs
• Create and cost recipes with GM/chefs
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH staff
• Promote teamwork across all teams
• Handle guest/vendor/employee challenges with professionalism
• Work varied shifts at multiple sites including travel as needed

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Cost control

Tools

BOH systems

Job description

Aba Dallas is hiring an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations with a focus on culinary direction, purchasing and staff development. You will manage seasonal menus and work closely with divisional leaders to maintain high quality and guest satisfaction.

Salary ranges from 70k to 100k USD per year with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Expect a dynamic, team‑oriented environment and regular multi-site shifts.