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Executive Chef - Austin, 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.
