Executive Chef Jobs in Texas

Executive Chef jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in full-service restaurants, luxury hotels, private clubs, and large corporate dining programs, with openings at every level from sous chef promotions through multi-unit culinary director roles. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio drive the heaviest hiring, anchored by employers like Marriott International, Aramark, and HEB's culinary operations. The most consistent demand is for chefs with expertise in Texas barbecue and Southern regional cuisine, upscale hotel dining, and high-volume banquet production. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles130+
Top employerAramark
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring41
Work type100% On-site
Top industryFood

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HHS
Executive Chef
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HHS
New 12h ago
Executive Chef
HHS
Dripping Springs, Texas
Customer Service
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$80k/yr
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Aramark
Executive Chef
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Added 1d ago
Executive Chef
Aramark
Dallas, Texas
Product Management
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Maggiano's Little Italy
Executive Sous Chef - Maggiano's
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Executive Sous Chef - Maggiano's
Maggiano's Little Italy
Dallas, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
10,000+

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The Chef Agency
Executive Chef - Fine Dining - Houston
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The Chef Agency
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Executive Chef - Fine Dining - Houston
The Chef Agency
Houston, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $125k/yr
On-Site
51-200

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Sodexo
Executive Chef 2
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Executive Chef 2
Sodexo
Huntsville, Texas
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$65k - $84k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Executive Chef Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
24 jobs
Houston
21 jobs
Austin
13 jobs
San Antonio
10 jobs
Fort Worth
7 jobs
Plano
6 jobs
Frisco
4 jobs
Irving
3 jobs
The Woodlands
3 jobs

Executive Chef Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Aramark
    Aramark10
  • Sodexo
    Sodexo9
  • White Lodging
    White Lodging4
  • Morrison Healthcare
    Morrison Healthcare4
  • Eurest
    Eurest3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality & Tourism

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in executive chef jobs across Texas.

  • ServSafe Food Manager certification or equivalent accredited food safety credential required
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts or hospitality management preferred
  • Proven experience leading kitchen teams of ten or more across high-volume service
  • Demonstrated menu development and food cost control within defined budget targets
  • Proficiency in Texas Health and Human Services food establishment compliance standards
  • Strong familiarity with regional Texas cuisine styles and locally sourced ingredient sourcing

Executive Chef Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a executive chef in Texas?

Becoming an executive chef in Texas starts with a culinary arts degree or formal apprenticeship, followed by progressive kitchen experience advancing through line cook, sous chef, and kitchen manager roles. Texas does not require a state culinary license, but employers consistently expect a food manager certification through an accredited program recognized by Texas Health and Human Services. Building a portfolio of menu development work and demonstrating cost control experience significantly strengthens candidacy for executive-level positions.

How much do executive chefs make in Texas?

Executive chefs in Texas earn a median of about $56,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $31,380 for the lowest 10% to over $92,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire executive chefs in Texas?

Employers hiring executive chefs in Texas right now include Aramark, Sodexo, and White Lodging, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large convention hotel market, major corporate campuses, and expanding upscale dining scene mean hiring is distributed across hospitality groups, contract food service companies, and independent restaurant groups with multi-location presences.

Which Texas cities have the most executive chef jobs?

Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most executive chef openings in Texas right now. Houston's size and concentration of luxury hotels, oil industry corporate dining accounts, and a nationally recognized restaurant scene drive the largest share of postings, while Dallas pulls from its dense hotel corridor and corporate headquarters campus dining, and San Antonio's tourism and convention business sustains steady demand year-round.

Are there remote executive chef jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of executive chef openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fundamentally hands-on nature of kitchen leadership. The portions of the role most likely to be handled off-site include menu planning, vendor sourcing negotiations, and culinary program consulting for multi-unit concepts that do not require daily on-floor presence.

How can I get hired as a executive chef in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a line cook or prep cook position at a Texas hotel, convention center, or large contract food service account and advancing internally. Aramark and Sodexo both run culinary development programs at Texas university and corporate campuses that move motivated cooks into supervisory tracks. Completing a ServSafe Food Manager certification immediately strengthens your application, and Texas culinary schools in Houston and Dallas often have employer partnerships that connect graduates directly to entry kitchen roles.

Where can I find and apply to executive chef jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to executive chef jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and kitchen specialty, then apply directly to the positions that fit.

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