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Executive Chef

Goodwin Recruiting
Dallas, TX, United States
  • Market Salary: $6 p/year
  • Hospitality
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen with competitive pay and 401(k) match. Executive Chef role; full-time, hands-on BOH leadership in an upscale/high-volume restaurant; on-site in a corporate restaurant environment (>$6M revenue); ongoing/permanent position; standard restaurant hours with flexible scheduling. - Proven Executive Chef experience in high-volume/upscale dining - 3+ years in Executive Chef role with progressive responsibility - Strong scratch-cooking background and BOH leadership - Experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L - Comfortable with corporate systems and sanitation/food-safety standards
Full description

High-Volume | Upscale Dining | Scratch Kitchen


We’re looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations in a high-volume, scratch kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who cares deeply about execution, consistency, and building strong teams. You’ll work closely with restaurant leadership to set standards, support the kitchen day-to-day, and ensure every service reflects the quality of the food and the people behind it.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume, scratch kitchen, staying connected to the line, prep, and service flow
  • Set and maintain standards for food quality, recipe execution, presentation, and kitchen organization
  • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation at all times
  • Oversee labor scheduling, staffing, and productivity to support smooth, efficient service
  • Manage par levels, ordering systems, inventory, and waste control to protect food and labor costs
  • Support P&L performance through disciplined cost control and budgeting awareness
  • Coach, mentor, and develop sous chefs and kitchen staff, building teams that perform and stay
  • Work closely with FOH leadership to keep service seamless between the kitchen and dining room
  • Partner with leadership to identify operational improvements that support consistency and profitability
  • Maintain a working understanding of beverage offerings, including wine, to support menu pairings and the overall guest experience
  • Lead by example in the kitchen, setting the tone for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale to fine, or polished dining restaurant
  • Strong background in scratch cooking within a corporate restaurant environment ($6M+ annual revenue)
  • 3+ years of stable, progressive experience in an Executive Chef role
  • Hands-on BOH leadership with experience managing food cost, labor, and P&L performance
  • Comfort working within corporate systems and established operating standards
  • A calm, steady leader who solves problems in the moment and keeps the kitchen moving
  • A chef who values consistency, team development, and long-term success over short-term wins

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Health insurance
  • Additional company and culture-related perks
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