Executive Chef - Upscale Casual Restaurant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Chef

Concept Type: Casual Dining

Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Step into a kitchen built on energy, craftsmanship, and polish. This upscale casual concept has built its reputation on bold flavors, elevated bar fare, and a guest experience that keeps people coming back. The culture here runs on competitive spirit and genuine hospitality. Team members are expected to show up ready to win, build sales, and take pride in every plate that leaves the pass. It's a fast-paced, high-energy environment where culinary talent is recognized, developed, and given real room to grow.

This is a fresh, rewarding opportunity for an Executive Chef ready to lead with purpose in Dallas, TX.

Job Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of high-volume kitchen management experience
• Proven track record of building a safe, team-oriented work environment that supports professional development
• Demonstrated success controlling food, labor, and beverage costs in a profitable operation
• Ability to perform under pressure without losing focus or composure
• Strong delegation skills paired with hands-on control of kitchen standards
• Solid understanding of P&L management and cost analysis
• Effective vendor communication to secure quality ingredients at competitive prices

Job Responsibilities:

As the Executive Chef in Dallas, TX, you will:

• Lead a full team of culinary professionals, setting high standards for execution and consistency
• Produce great-tasting food while strictly following food safety guidelines
• Support the culinary growth of your team to ensure every menu item is executed with excellence, every shift
• Build and motivate a kitchen culture rooted in teamwork and accountability
• Communicate directly with vendors to source the freshest ingredients at the best possible prices
• Manage cost controls across food, labor, and beverage to protect profitability
• Own P&L performance and apply cost analysis to daily kitchen operations

Company Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary ($75,000 - $85,000)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Advancement opportunities
• Strong, team-first company culture

This Executive Chef role in Dallas, TX, is built for a culinary leader who wants more than a job, a place to make a mark on an upscale casual concept known for its energy, quality, and guest experience. If you're ready to lead a polished culinary team and grow your career as the Executive Chef in Dallas, TX, we want to hear from you.

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