Executive Chef

Job Description Job Description Executive Chef – Dallas, TX | Aba $85,000–$110,000/year | Full-Time | Exempt Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is growing Aba, our acclaimed Mediterranean concept, in Dallas, TX. Join a high-volume kitchen backed by one of the country's most respected restaurant groups. We're looking for an Executive Chef who can lead a culinary program at scale — owning the menu, the numbers, and the people, in a kitchen doing $10M+ in annual sales. What You'll Do Lead and direct all BOH operations, including opening shift processes, ordering, inventory, and receiving Own recipe build maintenance and lead the menu change process Track and control food and labor costs; review invoices and inventories Partner with the GM and management team to hire, train, schedule, and develop the BOH team Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and (when necessary) disciplinary action Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and all legal/regulatory requirements Maintain proficiency across all BOH positions and step in wherever needed Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus and new menu items Conduct quarterly audits of BOH systems and standard operating procedures Participate in new restaurant openings, local and out-of-state, as needed What You Bring Must be able to contribute creatively — strong menu planning and execution experience is critical Significant Mediterranean cuisine experience is required 4–5 years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume restaurant ($10M+ in annual sales) Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large BOH team Availability for early mornings, late nights, weekends, and occasional overnight travel Please note: this role is a fit for candidates coming from upscale, full-service restaurants only — experience from fast casual/casual concepts, cafeterias, country clubs, nursing homes, schools, or contract kitchens will not transfer to this environment. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person