What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at Lonesome Dove Western Bistro?
Chef Tim Love is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate our food offerings at our flagship restaurant, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, in the famous Fort Worth Stockyards. In this role, you'll oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, beautifully presented dishes that delight our guests. Your leadership will inspire creativity, uphold food safety standards, and manage every aspect of food production and service in a dynamic hospitality environment. The ideal candidate is a culinary expert with strong supervisory skills and a flair for fine dining, catering, and banquet services.
Duties
- Lead and manage the entire kitchen team, fostering a positive and productive work environment through effective supervision and leadership.
- Oversee menu planning, ensuring a diverse selection that meets guest preferences and dietary requirements while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Supervise food preparation, cooking, and presentation to uphold high standards of taste, appearance, and safety.
- Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste to optimize food costs.
- Coordinate banquet events, catering services, and special functions with attention to detail in timing, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety regulations and sanitation standards across all kitchen operations.
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery and address any operational issues promptly.
Experience
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a senior culinary management role within a restaurant or hospitality setting.
- Extensive background in food production, fine dining cuisine, catering, and banquet services.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience managing kitchen staff and overseeing large teams effectively.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, food safety protocols, and kitchen equipment maintenance.
- Experience with menu development, food handling procedures, and dietary accommodations.
- Skilled in kitchen management tasks such as shift scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance.
- Familiarity with the food industry trends and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Join us as an Executive Chef where your leadership will shape memorable dining experiences while advancing your career in a vibrant hospitality setting!
You must be local to the DFW area and have verifiable references in an upscale high volume restaurant. If you feel you would be a good fit for this opportunity, please send us your resume today.