Executive Chef - Upscale, High-Volume Kitchen Lead

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

FSAs & 401k

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Del Frisco’s Grille in Southlake, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and inspire our culinary team in a high-volume, upscale environment, delivering exceptional food quality and memorable guest experiences. Bring your leadership to a premier dining destination and help drive growth and guest satisfaction.

This role emphasizes developing strong teams, controlling costs, maintaining sanitation standards, and delivering consistently excellent results in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary management experience in upscale/fine dining.
• Proven ability to lead hands-on kitchen teams and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensures guest satisfaction through exceptional service and hands-on leadership.
• Manages back-of-house operations, including training and development.
• Controls labor and food costs through planning and execution.
• Oversees inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant workplace.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Staff supervision

Budgeting & cost control

Food safety & sanitation

Job description

Del Frisco’s Grille in Southlake, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and inspire our culinary team in a high-volume, upscale environment, delivering exceptional food quality and memorable guest experiences. Bring your leadership to a premier dining destination and help drive growth and guest satisfaction.

This role emphasizes developing strong teams, controlling costs, maintaining sanitation standards, and delivering consistently excellent results in a fast-paced setting.