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Chef de Cuisine - Dallas, TX Aba
$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.
