Executive Chef
Houston, TX · On-site
$42/hr
Join our Task Force team and bring your experience nationwide! We're looking for passionate ... The Executive Chef oversees culinary operations for the Travel Task Force team, ensuring the ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$42/hr
Join our Task Force team and bring your experience nationwide! We're looking for passionate ... The Executive Chef oversees culinary operations for the Travel Task Force team, ensuring the ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$42/hr
Join our Task Force team and bring your experience nationwide! We're looking for passionate ... The Executive Chef oversees culinary operations for the Travel Task Force team, ensuring the ...
$68K - $94K/yr
Join our Task Force team and bring your experience nationwide! We're looking for passionate ... The Executive Chef oversees culinary operations for the Travel Task Force team, ensuring the ...
$68K - $94K/yr
Join our Task Force team and bring your experience nationwide! We're looking for passionate ... The Executive Chef oversees culinary operations for the Travel Task Force team, ensuring the ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$64K - $88K/yr
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Retirement
Being able to work closely with vendors and front-of-house staff is necessary, as is the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. As Executive Chef, you will work in a collaborative ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$64K - $88K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Life
Retirement
Being able to work closely with vendors and front-of-house staff is necessary, as is the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. As Executive Chef, you will work in a collaborative ...
$70K - $85K/yr
In this role, you will be the driving force behind creating memorable dining experiences, managing ... Join us as an Executive Chef where your culinary expertise will inspire teams, elevate dining ...
$70K - $85K/yr
In this role, you will be the driving force behind creating memorable dining experiences, managing ... Join us as an Executive Chef where your culinary expertise will inspire teams, elevate dining ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$70K - $85K/yr
Medical
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Retirement
PTO
In this role, you will be the driving force behind creating memorable dining experiences, managing ... Join us as an Executive Chef where your culinary expertise will inspire teams, elevate dining ...
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Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$70K - $85K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In this role, you will be the driving force behind creating memorable dining experiences, managing ... Join us as an Executive Chef where your culinary expertise will inspire teams, elevate dining ...
$70K - $85K/yr
In this role, you will be the driving force behind creating memorable dining experiences, managing ... Join us as an Executive Chef where your culinary expertise will inspire teams, elevate dining ...
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$70K - $85K/yr
In this role, you will be the driving force behind creating memorable dining experiences, managing ... Join us as an Executive Chef where your culinary expertise will inspire teams, elevate dining ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$85K - $90K/yr
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Life
Retirement
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Executive Chef Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $85,000 - $90,000/yr Pay Frequency ... Essential Functions and Key Tasks: Culinary: * Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$85K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Executive Chef Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $85,000 - $90,000/yr Pay Frequency ... Essential Functions and Key Tasks: Culinary: * Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$85K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Executive Chef Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $85,000 - $90,000/yr Pay Frequency ... Essential Functions and Key Tasks: Culinary: * Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$85K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Executive Chef Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $85,000 - $90,000/yr Pay Frequency ... Essential Functions and Key Tasks: Culinary: * Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control ...
$80K - $100K/yr
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Job Summary: The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant ... Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff * Conducts interviews with kitchen ...
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$80K - $100K/yr
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Job Summary: The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant ... Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff * Conducts interviews with kitchen ...
New
$80K - $100K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Job Summary: The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant ... Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff * Conducts interviews with kitchen ...
New
$80K - $100K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Job Summary: The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant ... Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff * Conducts interviews with kitchen ...
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Plano, TX · On-site
$66K - $92K/yr
Executive Chefs will offer a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$66K - $92K/yr
Executive Chefs will offer a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$66K - $92K/yr
Executive Chefs will offer a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$66K - $92K/yr
Executive Chefs will offer a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...
$115K/yr
Executive Chef Manage the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food ... Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute. * Review ...
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$115K/yr
Executive Chef Manage the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food ... Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute. * Review ...
$68K - $94K/yr
Executive Chefs will offer a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...
$68K - $94K/yr
Executive Chefs will offer a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Medical
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Life
Retirement
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Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-MIDLAND, TX Salary: $80,000-$90,000/annually As the leader in ... tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-MIDLAND, TX Salary: $80,000-$90,000/annually As the leader in ... tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate ...
$90K/yr
EXECUTIVE CHEF: Ottine Mineral Springs is seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead all ... This individual may be required to carry out additional tasks and duties as needed or as directed.
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$90K/yr
EXECUTIVE CHEF: Ottine Mineral Springs is seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead all ... This individual may be required to carry out additional tasks and duties as needed or as directed.
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Gonzales, TX · On-site
$90K/yr
EXECUTIVE CHEF: Ottine Mineral Springs is seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead all ... This individual may be required to carry out additional tasks and duties as needed or as directed.
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Gonzales, TX · On-site
$90K/yr
EXECUTIVE CHEF: Ottine Mineral Springs is seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead all ... This individual may be required to carry out additional tasks and duties as needed or as directed.
Midland, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-MIDLAND, TX Salary: $80,000-$90,000/annually As the leader in ... tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate ...
Midland, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-MIDLAND, TX Salary: $80,000-$90,000/annually As the leader in ... tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$75K - $85K/yr
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Dental
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Life
Retirement
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Executive Chef Who are we : For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to ... Perform other tasks as deemed necessary. Job Requirements * Strong interpersonal and communication ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$75K - $85K/yr
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Life
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Executive Chef Who are we : For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to ... Perform other tasks as deemed necessary. Job Requirements * Strong interpersonal and communication ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Executive Chef Who are we : For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to ... Perform other tasks as deemed necessary. Job Requirements * Strong interpersonal and communication ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Executive Chef Who are we : For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to ... Perform other tasks as deemed necessary. Job Requirements * Strong interpersonal and communication ...
$37.3K - $44.9K
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$75.4K - $83K
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A Task Force Executive Chef is a highly experienced culinary professional who temporarily joins a hotel, resort, or restaurant to provide leadership, maintain operational standards, and support the kitchen team during transitions, openings, or staff shortages. They ensure consistency in food quality, cost control, and kitchen efficiency while training and mentoring the staff. This role requires adaptability, strong leadership skills, and the ability to quickly assess and improve kitchen operations.
A typical assignment for a Task Force Executive Chef involves stepping into a property—such as a hotel, resort, or restaurant—to provide leadership during transitions, staff shortages, new openings, or periods of restructuring. Assignments can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the organization's needs and the complexity of the situation. During this time, you may oversee menu execution, implement operational standards, mentor kitchen staff, and help stabilize daily operations. This role offers exposure to a variety of properties and management styles, making it an excellent opportunity to broaden your professional experience and network within the hospitality industry.
To thrive as a Task Force Executive Chef, you need advanced culinary expertise, multi-property experience, and a proven record in kitchen management, usually complemented by a culinary degree or equivalent professional background. Familiarity with menu engineering, inventory management systems, and food safety certifications like ServSafe are commonly required. Leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability are standout soft skills for navigating varied team dynamics and operational challenges. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high standards and seamless operations during temporary assignments or critical transitions across different hospitality venues.
