Executive Chef

Job Description Lettuce Entertain You - Ema | Aba Position: Executive Chef Location: Austin, TX Pay: $85,000-$110,000/year Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Executive Chef with 4+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service environment. Mediterranean cuisine experience a MUST. Job Summary Oversees all BOH operations, culinary strategy, and team development. Responsible for menu creation, cost control, training, and overall kitchen performance in a high-volume environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead all BOH operations, including purchasing, inventory, and cost control * Develop and execute seasonal menus and new items * Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and standards * Oversee BOH hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management * Monitor labor and food costs; approve inventories and invoices * Maintain recipes, costing, and kitchen systems * Ensure sanitation, safety, and compliance standards * Support new openings and multi-unit operations as needed Requirements * Extensive culinary leadership experience in high-volume restaurants * MUST have significant Mediterranean cuisine experience * Strong background in menu development and cost control * Proven ability to lead and develop teams * Strong operational, organizational, and leadership skills * Flexible schedule with travel as needed Additional Expectations * Promote a culture of teamwork and accountability * Maintain compliance with all policies and regulations * Perform other duties as assigned About Us Ema Ema, located in Austin's Domain Northside neighborhood, is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking, highlighting local produce, unique spices and ingredients. Aba Located on South Congress at Music Lane, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser-known Mediterranean regions. Why Work With Lettuce? Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!