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We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a successful, high-volume, upscale restaurant in San Antonio. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who combines strong scratch-kitchen expertise with financial acumen, operational discipline, and a passion for developing exceptional teams.
The ideal candidate brings a background in polished, upscale dining, a proven record of improving kitchen performance, and the ability to balance culinary excellence with strong business results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all back-of-house operations, including culinary execution, staffing, and daily service.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, recipe consistency, presentation, and sanitation.
- Oversee food costs, labor management, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen profitability.
- Develop and manage BOH budgets, forecasts, schedules, and operating standards.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop Sous Chefs and culinary team members.
- Maintain strong systems for ordering, inventory control, product pars, and waste reduction.
- Support menu development and culinary improvements while maintaining operational consistency.
- Collaborate with restaurant leadership to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, financial performance, and team development.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing kitchen culture.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of recent Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
- Proven success leading high-volume, full-service restaurant operations.
- Strong background in scratch-made culinary execution.
- Experience with established corporate restaurant operating systems and standards.
- Demonstrated responsibility for P&L performance, food costs, labor, budgeting, and inventory management.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain strong culinary teams.
- Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.
- Hands-on leadership style with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain high culinary standards while managing financial and operational priorities.
- Willingness to participate in an out-of-market training program.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused working environment
Apply Today
- If you're an accomplished Executive Chef who enjoys leading culinary teams, delivering exceptional dining experiences, and driving strong restaurant performance, we encourage you to apply.
JOB ID: 182883
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Nichelle Ritter