Executive Chef | Seasonal Menus & Team Leadership

Lettuce Escape; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k)

Health Insurance - BCBS

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ema Austin in Austin, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and elevate our Mediterranean-California inspired kitchen. You will oversee BOH operations, drive cost control and menu development, and mentor both hourly and management teams across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record in full-service restaurants. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $100,000 with quarterly bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

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 BOH operations, including purchasing standards and inventory, and controlling food costs.
• 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 with divisional trainers and chefs.
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH SOPs and systems.
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food products and supplies.
• Maintain recipe books in collaboration with GM and chefs.
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH employees and teams.
• Promote teamwork across all teams.
• Handle guest, vendor and employee issues with tact and courtesy.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

BOH systems management

Team development

Job description

Ema Austin in Austin, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and elevate our Mediterranean-California inspired kitchen. You will oversee BOH operations, drive cost control and menu development, and mentor both hourly and management teams across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record in full-service restaurants. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $100,000 with quarterly bonuses and comprehensive benefits.