Executive Chef

Executive ChefCulpepper Cattle Co – RockwallAt Culpepper Cattle Co, we’re serving up bold Tex-Mex flavors, delicious steaks, and margaritas made the right way. We believe in East Texas hospitality - warm, rowdy, and always genuine. Our team is the heartbeat of that spirit, making every guest feel like they just pulled up a chair at home. We are hiring an Executive Chef to lead culinary execution, kitchen leadership, and operational excellence at Culpepper Cattle Co in Rockwall. This role is rooted in day-to-day kitchen leadership - setting standards, developing teams, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution.This position is ideal for an experienced Culinary Manager or Executive Chef who thrives in the kitchen, values systems and discipline, and brings both technical skill and leadership presence to a high-volume, quality-driven environment.ExpectationsLead all culinary operations for the Rockwall location, owning food quality, consistency, and executionSet and uphold kitchen standards across prep, line execution, cleanliness, and organizationHire, train, coach, and develop BOH leaders and hourly team membersPartner closely with the General Manager to manage food cost, labor efficiency, and operational rhythmsEnsure consistent execution of recipes, portioning, and plating across all shiftsMaintain strong prep systems and clear communication to support volume and service flowConduct regular kitchen walk-throughs, line checks, and performance coachingSupport menu updates and rollouts by translating standards into clear training and executionUphold health, safety, and sanitation standards at all timesContribute operational insight and feedback to support future menu and brand evolutionIdeal CandidateProven culinary leader with experience in high-volume, quality-focused restaurantsStrong technical foundation and hands-on kitchen leadership skillsExperience working with high-quality proteins and hands-on prep and productionOperationally minded with a clear understanding of cost control and consistencySkilled coach and mentor who develops people and builds strong teamsOrganized, disciplined, and calm under pressureExcited to grow with a brand and expand responsibility over timeOther Essential Job RequirementsMust be able to stand and walk for extended periods, often the majority of a shift.Frequently required to lift and carry up to 25–30 lbs (e.g., cases of product, small equipment).Work 50-60 hours per week. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with assistance.Comfortable bending, reaching, and working in fast-paced, high-energy environments.Ability to move quickly and safely through crowded spaces and in close proximity to hot surfaces, sharp objects, and cleaning chemicals.Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, sometimes in varying temperatures.Maintain visual and auditory awareness to ensure safety, quality, and service standards are met at all times.Occasionally required to lift up to 150 lbs with the help of equipment like a dolly.Occasionally required to speak in front of large groups, including team members and guests.May be required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and adjust to occasional schedule changes based on business needs.