Chef De Cuisine

Job Description Job Description Job description: Chef de Cuisine – Austin, TX | Aba & Ema $80,000–$90,000/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 a Chef de Cuisine ready to lead a culinary team, own recipe execution, and help shape the menu — with a clear runway to Executive Chef. 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 What You Bring Must be able to contribute creatively — strong menu planning and execution experience is critical Most Chef de Cuisine hires come in from an Executive Chef role — that background is a strong fit High-volume, full-service, upscale restaurant experience required 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. Aba & Ema