Executive Chef - Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the production, preparation, and execution ensuring dishes reflect Proof of the Pudding’s culinary standards.

• Lead to ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.

• Creating and maintaining the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team.

• Practicing proper food safety procedures while preparing hot and cold foods.

• Ensuring proper cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces such as/but not limited to dishes, small wares, equipment, and food prep surfaces.

• Demonstrate professional customer service skills while communicating with guests.

• Maintaining the highest level of service, safety, and food quality for each event.

• Monitor food quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining waste to maintain cost control.

• Support the off-premise events team with culinary production, setup, and execution for high-volume or special events as needed.

• Assist the Executive Chef in achieving financial and food cost goals, maintaining budget controls, and tracking culinary expenses.

• Oversee all purchasing, ordering, and inventory management to ensure proper product levels, cost efficiency, and alignment with culinary standards.

• Lead and manage the culinary team through effective scheduling, hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching to support operational excellence.

• Maintain a strong front of house presence, partnering with service teams to deliver a polished dining experience and exceptional guest service for both diners and tea guests.

Performs other related duties as required