Executive Chef - Mediterranean Concept & Opening Lead

Théa; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings with company match

Hotel & dining discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Théa Dallas restaurant, opened by Author & Edit, seeks an Executive Chef to guide culinary vision and operations. You will lead a high-volume kitchen, build menus, and ensure exceptional guest experiences with Mediterranean flavors.

As a founding leader, you will establish standards, hire and train BOH staff, and partner with leadership to optimize costs and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-volume, multi-unit culinary management role.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques and health department regulations.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with culinary partners and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic culinary operations for Théa in Dallas, TX.
• Ensure excellence in food quality, consistency, kitchen operations, cost management, and guest experience.
• Develop and execute Mediterranean-inspired menus, recipes, and standards with seasonal innovation.
• As a founding leader, establish kitchen standards, systems, and recruit/train the back-of-house team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations in a high-volume environment with top-tier food quality and sanitation.
• Partner with leadership to manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Lead by example to foster accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.

Skills

Culinary management

High-volume kitchen ops

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Cost control

Hospitality mindset

Job description

The Théa Dallas restaurant, opened by Author & Edit, seeks an Executive Chef to guide culinary vision and operations. You will lead a high-volume kitchen, build menus, and ensure exceptional guest experiences with Mediterranean flavors.

As a founding leader, you will establish standards, hire and train BOH staff, and partner with leadership to optimize costs and drive operational excellence.