Executive Chef

Fibonacci Food

Executive Chef

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    We are a rapidly growing, chef-driven catering and meal-production company serving corporate clients, high level athletes, school districts, and aviation partners. We are seeking an Executive Chef who can lead a high-volume kitchen with precision, integrity, and heart, someone who is as committed to operational excellence as they are to beautiful, thoughtful food. We are committed to producing clean, food that is part of the solution.

    This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in scaling systems, developing people, and delivering consistent, impeccable quality at volume.

    Our Core Values

    (Your leadership must embody and model all seven they are the heartbeat of our kitchen.)

    1. Focus on solutions.

    You operate from a place of calm problem-solving. You anticipate issues, improve systems, and keep production moving smoothly.

    1. Embrace teamwork.

    You build a collaborative, supportive, and communicative kitchen culture where every team member feels respected and valued.

    1. Passion for our product.

    You care deeply about food flavor, technique, plating standards, quality, and macro accuracy. Excellence matters to you.

    1. Love of our craft: food, service & community.

    You see food as service. You take pride in feeding communities, partners, and guests with intention and care.

    1. Integrity in all aspects of our day.

    You model honesty, reliability, transparency, and high standards. You never cut corners ever.

    1. Respect for our kitchen: keep it clean, organized & friendly.

    You maintain and enforce a clean, safe, high-functioning culinary environment rooted in respect and professionalism.

    1. Be coachable.

    You lead with humility. You give feedback clearly and kindly and you welcome feedback in return.

    Role Overview

    The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations, menu execution, production systems, food safety, and kitchen leadership for a high-volume environment. You will manage a growing team, streamline workflows, maintain quality standards, and help elevate the next chapter of Fibonacci Food. You work closely with the founder and Operations Manager to seamlessly produce beautiful food that we can all be proud of.

    Key Responsibilities

    Leadership & Team Development

    Lead, train, and mentor a team of prep cooks, line cooks, and sous chefs

    Foster a positive, accountable, solution-oriented culture

    Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and training plans

    Ensure daily adherence to core values, SOPs, and culinary standards

    Production & Quality Execution

    Oversee high-volume batch cooking for catering, meal prep, and aviation clients

    Ensure macro accuracy, consistency, and plating quality

    Maintain tight control over yields, waste, and recipe compliance

    Oversee daily prep lists, production pacing, and line checks

    Menu & Systems Management

    Refine and standardize recipes and SOPs

    Develop scalable systems that balance quality with efficiency

    Support R&D for new menus, seasonal dishes, and client-specific builds

    Ensure all recipes are documented, accurate, and repeatable

    Food Safety & Kitchen Operations

    Enforce HACCP, FIFO, labeling, storage, and sanitation standards

    Ensure compliance with local health department regulations as well as 3rd party kitchen auditing firms.

    Maintain equipment, schedule preventive maintenance, and manage vendors

    Administrative & Strategic Responsibilities

    Collaborate with leadership on production scheduling and forecasting

    Manage food & labor cost targets

    Track inventory, oversee ordering, and work with procurement partners

    Participate in planning for growth, scaling, and new client opportunities

    Qualifications

    5+ years professional leadership experience (Executive Chef, CDC, or Sous in high-volume environment)

    Experience with batch cooking, catering, commissary kitchens, or large-scale production

    Strong understanding of costing, yields, and operational efficiency

    Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

    Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing environment

    Mastery of sanitation, safety, and commercial equipment

    Passion for culinary craft and commitment to consistency and quality

    Schedule & Compensation

    Full-time role (primarily Monday Friday; some weekends depending on production cycles)

    Competitive salary based on experience

    Paid time off, team meals, and leadership development opportunities

    A chance to grow with a company scaling rapidly in corporate, school, and aviation sectors

    Please include a cover letter and follow this link https://assessment.aptiveindex.com/s/aflu2hqfleu4

    to complete an Aptive Index Assesment. You will not be considered for this position if you do not:

    1. include a cover letter explaining why you believe you would be an incredible candidate for this role

    2. complete the Aptive Index Assesment with the link above

    3. Speak English fluently

    Tell us why you believe you're the right person to lead a team built on craft, community, and unwavering standards.

    We can't wait to hear from you!