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
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
$85k - 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.
\nCompany Description
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.
Company Description
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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$85,000–$95,000 Per Year
Skills
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Culinary Operationsunmatched
Employee Retentionunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Scratch Programming Languageunmatched
Waste Managementunmatched
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