Now accepting applications for Executive Chef at DHR Health - Edinburg! Luby’s Culinary Services, part of the Pappas family of restaurants, is seeking team members who are passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals. We provide customized dining solutions for health care, senior living, corporate dining, and education settings.

The Executive Chef will execute the culinary menu and vision for a specific Luby’s Culinary Services restaurant concept and coffee bar. They will be responsible for maintaining the food quality and management of the back of the house team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a scratch kitchen and an innovative, fresh, and modern menu
• Ensure that all team members and systems function efficiently so that guests are satisfied
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure the restaurant achieves its budgeted goals and team member morale is maintained

Minimal Qualifications

• Positive and professional attitude
• Culinary degree, bachelor’s degree, or commensurate experience
• Previous experience as an Executive Chef
• Up to date Food Safety Certifications as required by local, county, or state laws
• Creative, multi-dimensional with experience work multiple cuisines
• Experience creating menu items and partnering with chefs to redesign a menu on a seasonal basis
• Proven leadership in managing a kitchen and team members
• Experience training, developing, and engaging team members
• Ability to maintain composure in high pressure situations and ability to motivate staff to do the same
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships

Additional Information

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work at Pappas Restaurants and is not a complete job description. Pappas Team Members perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact teamresource@pappasrestaurants.com for assistance completing any forms or to participate in the application process.

Pappas Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.