Executive Chef — Mediterranean, High-Volume Kitchen Lead

Aba; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking an Executive Chef for Aba in Dallas, TX. A high-volume, full-service environment requires 4-5+ years in an executive kitchen leadership role with strong Mediterranean cuisine experience.

You will oversee all BOH operations, lead menu development, and manage costs, training, and staffing across the kitchen, ensuring top quality and compliance while supporting new openings as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Significant Mediterranean cuisine experience.
• Strong background in menu development and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH operations including purchasing, inventory, and cost control.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus and new items.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and standards.
• Oversee BOH hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Monitor labor and food costs; approve inventories and invoices.
• Maintain recipes, costing, and kitchen systems.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and compliance standards.
• Support new openings and multi-unit operations as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Mediterranean cuisine

Menu development

Cost control

Team leadership

High-volume operations

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking an Executive Chef for Aba in Dallas, TX. A high-volume, full-service environment requires 4-5+ years in an executive kitchen leadership role with strong Mediterranean cuisine experience.

You will oversee all BOH operations, lead menu development, and manage costs, training, and staffing across the kitchen, ensuring top quality and compliance while supporting new openings as needed.