Serenity Ranch Table is a reservations-only fine dining destination set on a working ranch. We are looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and this is the right next step for a strong sous chef or senior line cook who has mastered consistent, high-level execution and is ready for the title, the leadership, and a saner life. Our dinner service runs Thursday through Saturday evenings. Our menu is proven and beloved, and we are not looking to reinvent it: the chef we hire will take pride in executing our existing recipes flawlessly, night after night, while running a clean, disciplined, well-led kitchen. If your ambition is flawless execution rather than concept development, you will thrive here. What You'll Do Lead all kitchen operations for our Thursday Saturday dinner service, executing our established recipes to fine dining standards with complete consistency. The position is 40+ hrs per week and will involve other weekday tasks to prepare before opening each Thursday. There are additional luncheons and special events from time to time. Hire, train, schedule, and develop kitchen staff; set the tone for a professional, respectful back of house.

Manage food ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, and food cost targets Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance Work with ownership on seasonal specials and special-event dinners within the framework of our existing menu What We're Looking For Significant line cook experience in a scratch kitchen you have worked the stations, you knowthe pace, and you can jump on any of them Experience as a sous chef, kitchen manager, or lead line cook in a fine dining, upscale casual, or high-volume quality operation Genuine willingness to execute an existing menu and recipe book as written this is a firm requirement, and we will discuss it directly in interviews Comfort with steakhouse proteins and game beef temps you could hit blindfolded, plus lamb, elk, and duck Strong plating standards and an eye for detail under pressure Leadership presence: calm, organized, and respectful on the line ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire) Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience discussed during the interview process Relocation assistance for the right candidate Three-night dinner service (Thursday Saturday) a schedule most chefs only dream about Paid time off and paid major holidays Life at the Ranch Jefferson is one of Texas's most charming historic towns a walkable, tourism-driven community with a loyal dining clientele year-round. Your salary here goes dramatically further than in

Dallas or Shreveport:

housing costs are a fraction of metro prices, and you're 45 minutes from Shreveport and under three hours from Dallas. Cook serious food, lead a respected kitchen surrounded by horses and pine trees, and actually afford the life that goes with it. How to Apply Send your resume and a brief note about your line experience and current role to Interviews include a working stage in our kitchen we want to see you cook, and we want you to see how we run. Serenity Ranch Table is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. FavoriteShareReport Job¿Quieres español?

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Pay:

$54,357.62•$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person