Executive Chef

Executive Chef Opportunity | Near Waco, Texas | $90,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonuses

About the Role
We’re on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef to take the reins of a bustling culinary operation near Waco, Texas. This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives in high-energy environments, excels at streamlining operations, and is passionate about delivering exceptional food quality while managing costs and inspiring a team. This position offers a competitive base salary of $90,000, along with performance-based bonuses tied to achieving key operational milestones.

• Kitchen Operations & Quality Control: Lead and oversee all back-of-house activities, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Standard operating procedures: Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistency in food preparation, presentation, and quality.
• Operational optimization: Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges to enhance kitchen efficiency and performance.

• Financial Oversight: Take ownership of back-of-house financial performance, including food and labor costs.
• Cost optimization: Optimize food costs through effective inventory management, waste reduction, and strategic purchasing.
• Labor management: Manage labor budgets by creating efficient schedules aligned with sales forecasts and business needs.

• Team Leadership & Development: Build, train, and retain a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
• Mentorship & growth: Provide mentorship and clear growth opportunities to reduce turnover and enhance team engagement.
• Performance management: Conduct regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback to help team members grow and excel.

Experience & Expertise:

• 3–5 years of culinary management experience, with at least 2 years in an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager role.
• Proven success in managing high-volume kitchen operations while maintaining top-notch quality and safety standards.

Skills & Certifications

• Strong knowledge of inventory management, menu costing, and recipe development.
• Proficiency with kitchen management software and tools.
• Serv Safe Manager Certification (required).

Leadership Style

• A hands-on leader who leads by example, inspires their team, and fosters a culture of accountability and growth.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make your mark on a thriving operation. If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise, leadership skills, and passion for excellence to the table, we’d love to hear from you.