Executive Sous Chef

Lettuce Entertain You – Aba
Position: Executive Sous Chef
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay: $70,000-$80,000/year

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Executive Sous Chef with 3+ years of Executive Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.

Job Summary

Leads back-of-house (BOH) operations and daily shifts, ensuring efficient kitchen execution, high-quality food, and a safe, organized environment. Oversees kitchen and dish teams while supporting overall restaurant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BOH shifts, including kitchen and dish operations
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and temperature standards
• Manage prep, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Conduct line checks, tastings, and kitchen walk-throughs
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards
• Supervise, train, and develop BOH team members
• Support hiring, scheduling, and performance management
• Partner with FOH to ensure smooth service and communication
• Oversee opening/closing duties and equipment maintenance

Requirements

• Kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Ability to lead, multitask, and perform under pressure
• Effective communication and team leadership skills
• Flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Expectations

• Promote teamwork and a positive kitchen culture
• Follow all company policies and regulatory requirements
• Complete required training (including food safety)
• Perform other duties as assigned

About Us

Aba

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!