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Executive Chef – Upscale Restaurant
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $80k - 95k Bonus & Benefits
We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary program of a high-volume, upscale restaurant in Austin. This is an outstanding opportunity for a creative, hands-on culinary leader with a strong background in elevated dining, scratch cooking, and high-performing kitchen operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead all culinary and BOH operations for a high-volume fine-dining restaurant
- Develop, mentor, and inspire a talented culinary leadership and hourly team
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution
- Oversee food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and waste management
- Drive menu execution, seasonal development, and culinary innovation
- Maintain rigorous sanitation, safety, and kitchen organization standards
- Partner with the General Manager to drive guest satisfaction, sales, and profitability
- Build a positive, accountable kitchen culture focused on excellence and development
What We're Looking For
- 5 years of senior culinary leadership experience
- Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in upscale kitchens
- Experience managing high-volume, scratch-kitchen operations
- Strong financial acumen with proven success managing food and labor costs
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, develop, and retain culinary talent
- Strong understanding of premium ingredients, technique, presentation, and elevated dining standards
- Passionate, hands-on leadership style with a commitment to culinary excellence
Compensation & Benefits
- $80k - 95k base salary
- Bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career advancement opportunities with a respected restaurant organization
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Executive Chef ready to take ownership of an upscale culinary operation and make a meaningful impact in the Austin dining market.
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000