Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef

Location : Plano, Texas

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef to champion culinary excellence and lead all back-of-house (BOH) operations at our Plano, Texas location. You will be the cornerstone of our culinary team, overseeing food production, managing staff, and ensuring the kitchen runs seamlessly. The ideal candidate will cultivate a positive, high-performance environment that prioritizes exceptional food quality and maintains a pristine, organized workspace. If you excel in high-pressure situations and are passionate about flawless hospitality, we invite you to apply for the Executive Chef role in Plano, Texas.

Job Overview:

As the leader of our kitchen, you will provide critical solutions for daily operations and team development. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Managing all BOH team members, daily operations, and food production for both the main dining and bar areas.
• Training, mentoring, and developing the Sous Chef for future growth.
• Providing clear direction to team members through consistent coaching, counseling, and performance feedback.
• Cross-training staff to evaluate, encourage, and expand their culinary knowledge across all kitchen stations.
• Supervising and actively participating in daily butchering and portion control to ensure premium quality and cost management.
• Fostering a positive environment that sets strict standards for top-tier food quality and kitchen cleanliness.
• Driving team development by actively interviewing and hiring BOH staff to consistently meet and exceed staffing goals.
• Taking full accountability for purchasing, including produce, seafood, and main food orders.
• Conduct accurate bi-weekly inventory in collaboration with your team.
• Working cohesively in a team-driven environment alongside all restaurant managers.

Qualifications

To succeed in this demanding and rewarding role, you bring a proven track record of culinary leadership:

• 2+ years of high-volume, full-service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position.
• Mandatory butchering experience.
• Scratch kitchen experience is highly preferred.
• A warm, passionate, and committed approach to the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• The proven ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under high pressure.
• A self-motivated and self-actualized mindset.
• Strict self-discipline and the maintenance of a highly professional appearance.

What’s In It For You:

We believe in rewarding our management teams for their hard work and dedication. We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your career and well-being:

• Excellent earning potential, with an attainable bonus paid every other pay period.
• Comprehensive, ongoing training programs.
• Three weeks of paid time-off annually.
• 401k with company match.
• Competitive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Multiple growth opportunities through upcoming new store openings.
• Excellent work-life balance with holiday closures on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day, plus early closures on Christmas Eve.

Apply Now: Executive Chef - Plano, Texas

Email your resume to Brittany or Brandon at View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Office: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com