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SSA Group

Executive Sous Chef

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Help implement systems and processes that help make tasks efficient and strengthen the financial performance of the unit. * Support Executive Chef in preparing operational reports and analyses ...

KitchFix

Executive Chef

Arlington, TX · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're hiring an Executive Chef to join our culinary team supporting the Texas Rangers baseball team ... You can think about a task or problem in an entirely new or different light. You use critical ...

Invited Clubs

Executive Sous Chef

Trophy Club, TX · On-site

$62K - $79K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Executive Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef who oversees all culinary operations ... additional tasks as assigned by management. Follow all company, club, and department policies ...

Aramark

Executive Chef

Plano, TX · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Executive Chef to join their team at Baylor Scott and White ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...

Aramark

Executive Chef

Grapevine, TX

$66K - $91K/yr

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Executive Chef to join their team at Baylor Scott and White ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...

Aramark

Executive Chef

Plano, TX · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Executive Chef to join their team at Baylor Scott and White ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...

ClubCorp

Executive Sous Chef

Trophy Club, TX · On-site

$62K - $79K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Executive Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef who oversees all culinary operations ... on additional tasks as assigned by management. • Follow all company, club, and department ...

Invited

Executive Sous Chef

Trophy Club, TX

$62K - $79K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Executive Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef who oversees all culinary operations ... on additional tasks as assigned by management. • Follow all company, club, and department ...

Truluck's

Executive Chef (Fine Dining)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

Our Executive Chefs play a key role in delivering these core values to our guests daily! We are ... Capable of delegating multiple tasks * Communication and leadership skills * Keep up with cooking ...

Truluck's

Executive Chef (Fine Dining)

Austin, TX · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

Our Executive Chefs play a key role in delivering these core values to our guests daily! We are ... Capable of delegating multiple tasks * Communication and leadership skills * Keep up with cooking ...

American Cruise Lines

Be Seen First

Executive Chef

Dallas, TX · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

As Executive Chef, you'll be responsible for delivering an unforgettable culinary experience ... Ability to multi-task, take direction, and be a team player. * Ability to work with composure under ...

Omni Hotels & Resorts

Executive Chef

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

To actively participate in the critical path task sheet for the food and beverage department. * To ... Candidate must have at least 5 years experience in a Executive Chef kitchen management capacity and ...

Truluck's

Executive Chef (Fine Dining)

Austin, TX · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

Our Executive Chefs play a key role in delivering these core values to our guests daily! We are ... Capable of delegating multiple tasks * Communication and leadership skills * Keep up with cooking ...

KitchFix

Executive Chef

Arlington, TX · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're hiring an Executive Chef to join our culinary team supporting the Texas Rangers baseball team ... You can think about a task or problem in an entirely new or different light. You use critical ...

Truluck's

Executive Chef (Fine Dining)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

Our Executive Chefs play a key role in delivering these core values to our guests daily! We are ... Capable of delegating multiple tasks * Communication and leadership skills * Keep up with cooking ...

Aramark

Executive Chef

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$66K - $91K/yr

... The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary ... Ability to multi-task * Ability to simplify the agenda for the team * Requires advanced knowledge ...

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How much do task force executive chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for task force executive chef in Texas is $80,948.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,600.00 and $91,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Task Force Executive Chef?

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.

What does a typical assignment look like for a Task Force Executive Chef, and how long do they usually last?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Task Force Executive Chef?

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.

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Executive Sous Chef

SSA Group

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

SSA Group at San Antonio Zoo is looking for a talented Executive Sous Chef to join our team!
All applications should be submitted within 7-days following posting of the job; applications will be prioritized based upon time submitted and may not be reviewed beyond this time. The employer reserves the right to shorten or expand this timeframe as necessary to the job scope.
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused.
We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.
Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.
Reporting Relationship
The Executive Sous Chef reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Responsibilities
People
  • Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and progressively coach kitchen personnel as appropriate.
  • Develop culinary training programs for food production employees and serve as a culinary resource to promote quality food services. Ensure SSAfety training(s) completed with all staff upon hire.
  • Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery, as well as food production principles and practices.
  • Direct and coordinate the work of production and dish room staff as necessary.
  • Maintain communications with Food and Catering Operations teams through weekly meetings and daily conversations to ensure proper menu productions, standards, quality and amount of staff.
  • Maintains a close relationship with the client's staff to insure a positive working relationship.
  • Manage employees in accordance with State and Federal labor laws.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
  • Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Operational Excellence
  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
  • Supervise period end inventory for all food and beverage areas.
  • Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items. Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions
  • Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures.
  • Ensure overall consistency and high quality across the various operations.
  • Assist Executive chef in planning menus based on such factors as market trends, customer preferences and nutritional considerations; design recipes, determine appropriate ingredients and specify individual serving portion for each recipe.
  • Ability to price out menus to offer strategic price increases.
  • Inspect all locations to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
  • Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
  • Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.
  • Comply with all food safety regulations and practices. Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
  • Process invoices to office team ensuring smooth communication so that all vendors are paid within terms.
  • Manage all operational functions of the Culinary aspects within the Unit's operation.

Growth
  • Assist Executive Chef in controlling food cost through storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures.
  • Help implement systems and processes that help make tasks efficient and strengthen the financial performance of the unit.
  • Support Executive Chef in preparing operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Work with Executive Chef on analyzing sales and inventory to maximize opportunities.
  • Help Executive Chef and Operations Team in managing payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines. Meet payroll budget percent expectations by being strategic with coverage, on-call shifts, etc.

Support in scheduling appropriate staff levels in accordance with budget and business forecast.
  • Support precedent to achieve Sales, Per Cap & Controllable Budget.

Social Responsibility and Culture
  • Support incorporation of sustainable resources into the culinary selections.
  • Promote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit.
  • Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts. Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
  • Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.
  • Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

Job Requirements
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel.
    • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
    • Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
    • Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
    • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
    • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
    • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
    • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Previous Experience
    • Three to Five years Junior Sous Chef or like experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue.
    • Culinary Arts Degree preferred.
    • ServSafe or Food Handling Certified preferred.
    • Knowledge of HAACP.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The People Department reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)
Compensation and Benefits
  • Full-Time, Exempt
  • $75 monthly cell phone stipend
  • Flex Time Off: no accruals; employees are encouraged to schedule time off as needed within business scope.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits for you and your family; employee premiums applicable.
  • Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, employer sponsored; scaled-salary pay following submission and approval of leave
  • Parental Leave: Birthing Parent Plan covers up to (6-8) weeks fully paid leave, based on the birthing event.
  • SSA Paid Benefit: Up to 120 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying reasons, including Parental Bonding and your family's serious medical conditions.
  • Up to 5 days Paid Bereavement Leave
  • On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
  • Meal Plan & Employee Discounts where applicable
  • Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C. Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.
SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.
All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").
San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.
SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.
All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").
San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

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