Executive Chef – Wood-Fired Levant Cuisine

Successful Mediterranean restaurant is opening a new location in Dallas and is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the team! The ideal candidate is passionate about live fire cooking, Levant and Eastern Mediterranean flavors, and an ingredient-driven culinary program. This Chef should be a collaborative, team-oriented leader with a background in high volume restaurants who is excited to lead a new opening. 

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Lead culinary department of a new restaurant opening
• Provide exemplary leadership to the team
• Ensuring that all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency
• Maintaining proper ordering, inventory, scheduling, and cost controls
• Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
• Leading and mentoring a strong culinary team

Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar position (Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine or Head Chef)
• Passion and prior experience with Mediterranean or Levant cuisine is required
• Previous experience in high-volume scratch kitchens
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Knowledge of general administrative functions such as ordering and inventory
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays

Compensation / Benefits:

• Base salary in $110k-$120k range
• Bonus structure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO Plan
• 401K
• Negotiable relocation