Executive Chef | Iconic Steakhouse | Houston, TX
Position: Executive Chef, Steakhouse concept
Compensation: $120,000–$135,000 base salary + bonus potential
Schedule: Full-time | Service-driven schedule
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and performance-based incentives
Role Summary:
We are conducting a confidential search for a highly skilled and driven Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for a modern, chef-driven restaurant within a growing, high-performing hospitality group.
This role serves as the senior culinary leader, responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations while acting as a key partner to front-of-house leadership. The Executive Chef will bring a strong balance of creative vision and financial discipline, ensuring an exceptional guest experience while maintaining operational excellence.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment and brings a deep understanding of fine dining standards, seasonal menu development, and team leadership.
What you bring to the table:
- Proven ability to lead high-performing kitchen teams in a quality-driven, high-volume environment
- Strong expertise in menu development, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and evolving guest preferences
- Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to consistency, presentation, and execution
- Experience managing inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships with a focus on cost control
- Strong financial acumen, including P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and labor management
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Deep knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations best practices
- Proficiency with restaurant systems and tools related to scheduling, reporting, and inventory management
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail
Why you’ll love working here:
- Opportunity to lead within a modern, chef-driven concept
- Competitive compensation with bonus potential tied to performance
- Strong support from an experienced and growth-oriented leadership team
- A culture that values innovation, accountability, and culinary excellence
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on menu direction and kitchen operations
Required Work Experience:
- 5–10 years of experience in an Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership role
- Background in fine dining or elevated, chef-driven restaurant environments
- Proven track record of managing kitchen operations, team performance, and financial results
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls in a high-volume setting
Preferred Work Experience:
- Experience working within multi-unit or growth-oriented restaurant groups
- Familiarity with restaurant management systems for scheduling, inventory, and reporting
- Exposure to special events, menu launches, or concept development initiative
Personal Qualities:
- Passionate culinary leader with strong integrity
- Creative, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
- Collaborative and team-driven leadership style
- Strong communicator with the ability to lead through influence
- Adaptable and solutions-oriented in a dynamic environment