Head Chef

The Dirdie Birdie is a new standout destination on Fort Worth s 7th Street district, featuring a polished bar and restaurant experience with an immersive indoor mini golf course creating a high-energy, social destination for dining, drinks, and entertainment. Set to open in June, this role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead a team from the ground up. We re seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, maintain standards, deliver a consistent, high-level guest experience in one of the city s most active corridors.

What You'll DoLead daily kitchen operations with a strong, visible presence on the lineHire, train, and develop a reliable, well-prepared BOH teamDrive a culture of accountability, organization, and consistencyOversee prep, execution, and service flow to maintain strong ticket timesEnsure all food is executed consistently, accurately, and to standardMaintain and uphold established recipes, systems, and proceduresManage inventory, ordering, and product usage with minimal wasteMaintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen at all timesOwn kitchen financial performance, including food cost and labor

Dirdie Birdie Fort Worth Operational HoursMonday:

ClosedTuesday:

3pm•11pm

Wednesday:

3pm•11pm

Thursday:

3pm•2am

Friday:

3pm•2am

Saturday:

11am•2am

Sunday:

11am•11pmWhat We re Looking For3-5+ years in a kitchen leadership role (Sous Chef or Head Chef)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailExperience managing food cost, inventory, and kitchen laborAbility to lead a team through high-volume, high-pressure serviceHigh standards for cleanliness, consistency, and executionA systems-driven approach to kitchen operations and team developmentCompensation & Benefits$70k•$85k (based on experience) Performance-based bonus structure (% of base)Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibilityPaid time offThe RoleThe Head Chef is expected to be on the line during peak hours, leading the team through busy services with organization, consistency, and control. Success in this role comes from executing at a high level, maintaining standards, and delivering a reliable guest experience every shift.

The 7th Street environment requires someone who can stay composed under pressure, keep the kitchen running clean and tight, and ensure the team is prepared to perform at a high level at all times.