Executive Sous Chef (Fine Dining)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab in Dallas is seeking a Professional Fine Dining Executive Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of seven years of culinary experience, thrive in high-volume environments, and coach kitchen staff.

We value strong leadership, accountability, and professionalism, and we emphasize sustainable sourcing and hospitality. If you are passionate about excellence, apply with résumé to Shane Barber at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of culinary experience in fine dining
• Strong leadership and accountability in high-volume kitchens
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Modify or create menus meeting quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and labor costs
• Supervise kitchen staff and arrange equipment
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff
• Maintain nutrition, sanitation, and safety standards
• Maintain time and payroll records
• Collaborate professionally with coworkers and guests

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff management

Problem solving

Delegation

Communication

Menu development

Culinary trends

Restaurant software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Tools

MS Office

R365

Aloha POS

Restaurant management software

Job description

Who We Are

Since opening our doors in 1992, Truluck’s has dedicated itself to creating exhilarating moments and enduring memories. We bring our core values – culinary excellence, sustainable seafood, southern hospitality, company culture, and philanthropy – to the table every day.

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Professional Fine Dining Executive Sous Chef for our Dallas location. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of seven years of culinary experience, thrive in high-volume environments, and coach kitchen staff. Strong leadership, accountability, and a commitment to professionalism are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff activities.
• Arrange equipment purchases and repairs.
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff.
• Address problems or complaints.
• Apply final touches to prepared plates.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain time and payroll records.
• Support a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as an executive chef (6–10 years preferred).
• Excellent record of kitchen leadership.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of current cooking trends and best practices.
• Working knowledge of computer software (MS Office, restaurant management software, R365, Aloha POS).
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related certificate preferred.

Why Us

Truluck’s prioritizes employees and quality. We commit to sustainability by serving only the highest-quality, sustainably sourced seafood and avoiding endangered and overfished species. Our Florida Stone Crab is captured by professional crabbers, and we source produce from local growers whenever possible.

To apply, please send your résumé and any questions to Shane Barber at [e-mail].