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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    Design District, Dallas

    50 Eggs Hospitality Group is a nationally recognized, chef-driven hospitality company known for developing and operating high-performing restaurant concepts across major U.S. markets. With a reputation built on culinary excellence, operational discipline, and scalable systems, 50 Eggs partners with world-class chefs and organizations to deliver consistent, guest-focused dining experiences. As part of its strategic growth, 50 Eggs Hospitality Group has expanded into the Dallas market in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks, bringing its proven hospitality platform to one of the country's most dynamic sports and entertainment destinations. This partnership reflects 50 Eggs' ability to execute at scale while maintaining quality, consistency, and operational rigor in high-volume environments. Position Summary The Sous Chef, employed by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, is a key kitchen leader responsible for supporting daily culinary operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role requires a disciplined leader who can execute consistently, follow standardized recipes, manage teams during service, and uphold company standards for food quality, safety, and efficiency. Primary Responsibilities | Food Quality & Execution • Ensure consistent execution of menu items in accordance with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines, • Monitor food quality, portioning, temperature, and timing during service, • Lead by example on the line during high-volume periods, • Enforce adherence to recipes and procedures without deviation Kitchen Leadership & Team Development • Supervise line cooks and prep staff during assigned shifts, • Train team members on recipes, procedures, and execution standards, • Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and corrective direction, • Maintain accountability, professionalism, and morale Operational Readiness & Efficiency • Ensure mise en place and stations are fully prepared for service, • Support inventory control, storage, labeling, and rotation, • Assist with ordering, receiving, and waste reduction, • Maintain smooth service flow and ticket-time discipline Sanitation, Safety & Compliance • Enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards, • Ensure compliance with health department regulations and company policies, • Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen environments Qualifications & Experience • Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Line Cook in a high-volume environment, • Proven ability to follow and enforce standardized recipes, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Food Safety / Manager Certification required, • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays Why Join 50 Eggs Hospitality Group As a Sous Chef with 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, you will join a nationally respected organization expanding in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks, offering professional growth and exposure to high-profile, high-volume culinary operations.

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  • J-1 Culinary program with Canyon Ranch Austin
    J-1 Culinary program with Canyon Ranch Austin
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Downtown Austin, Austin

    Description of the Host Property: Canyon Ranch Austin is a serene sanctuary nestled within the rolling, lush hills of the Texas Hill Country. This wellness destination masterfully blends luxury with holistic restoration, offering guests a profound escape from daily demands. Through personalized wellness programs, gourmet farm-to-table cuisine, and tranquil spa treatments, the retreat encourages complete mind-body rejuvenation. With panoramic views of Lake Travis and expertly curated movement sessions, every element is thoughtfully designed to inspire lasting transformation and deep, soul-soothing inner peace. Description of the Training: Step into the kitchen of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort and learn from the best chefs in the American hospitality industry at the Canyon Ranch Austin. Through this J-1 Hospitality internship or traineeship program, you will rotate to different stations, acquiring the skills and techniques necessary to take the culinary world by storm. This rotational program is designed to give you exposure to the international hospitality industry and give you the experience needed to excel in your career when you return to your home country. ITN & ODYSSEY All-Inclusive Program: Unlike most J-1 Program providers, a regional ITN representative will guide you through a streamlined registration process, thanks to ITN and ODYSSEY’s all-inclusive approach. ITN and ODYSSEY will be on hand to provide you with the very best personalized service from the time that you arrive in the United States until your departure from the United States upon completion of your program. Description of the Location: Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World® but that's just the beginning of what they're saying these days. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful outdoor spaces. With so many things to do in Austin, you can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.

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  • Junior Sous Chef
    Junior Sous Chef
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    Design District, Dallas

    The Mavericks Performance & Training Center serves as the primary training, practice, performance, and hospitality facility for the Dallas Mavericks NBA organization. Designed to support elite athletic performance and world-class hospitality operations, the facility combines premium amenities, elevated food-and-beverage experiences, and a culture centered on professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and excellence. The hospitality operation supports players, coaches, executives, corporate partners, VIP guests, and special events throughout the year. Operating in a dynamic, high-performance environment, the Mavericks Performance & Training Center seeks culinary professionals who are passionate about execution, leadership development, and the delivery of exceptional hospitality experiences. This is a unique opportunity to grow your culinary leadership career within one of the most respected organizations in professional basketball. Position Summary The Junior Sous Chef serves as an emerging culinary leader, supporting the Executive Sous Chef and Director of Culinary Operations in the daily management and execution of kitchen operations throughout the Mavericks Performance & Training Center. This role is highly hands-on and requires strong culinary fundamentals, leadership potential, organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence. The Junior Sous Chef assists in supervising the culinary team, maintaining food quality standards, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent execution across all culinary programs, including player dining, executive dining, hospitality functions, VIP events, and special activations. The ideal candidate is a strong cook who is ready to take the next step into kitchen leadership while continuing to develop operational, financial, and people-management skills. Core Responsibilities: Culinary Execution & Food Quality • Support daily kitchen operations and service execution., • Ensure menu items are prepared according to established recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines., • Conduct line checks and monitor food quality throughout service periods., • Assist with maintaining consistency in flavor, temperature, presentation, and portion control., • Lead by example through strong culinary execution and professionalism., • Support production for player dining, executive dining, VIP hospitality, and special events. Kitchen Leadership & Team Support • Assist in supervising cooks, prep cooks, and culinary support staff., • Support training, coaching, and onboarding of new culinary team members., • Reinforce company standards related to food quality, cleanliness, safety, and professionalism., • Assist with station assignments and daily shift execution., • Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive kitchen culture., • Help develop future culinary talent through mentorship and hands-on coaching. Operational Excellence • Ensure stations are properly stocked, organized, and service-ready., • Support inventory management, receiving, storage, and product rotation procedures., • Monitor prep production levels and communicate operational needs to leadership., • Assist in maintaining kitchen organization and operational efficiency., • Ensure compliance with all culinary SOPs and operational standards., • Support execution of VIP functions, team events, and special hospitality activations. Food Safety & Compliance • Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations., • Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature controls., • Promote a safe and organized work environment., • Assist in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout all culinary work areas., • Ensure all team members adhere to established safety procedures. Financial Awareness & Cost Control • Support portion-control and waste-reduction initiatives., • Assist with inventory counts and product management., • Promote responsible product utilization and cost-conscious kitchen practices., • Help identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and reduce waste. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications • Minimum 2–4 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume hospitality environment., • Previous experience as a Lead Line Cook, Kitchen Supervisor, or equivalent leadership role preferred., • Strong culinary fundamentals, cooking techniques, and food preparation skills., • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations., • Strong organizational and communication skills., • Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail., • Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. Preferred Qualifications • Culinary degree or formal culinary training., • Experience in sports hospitality, hotels, private clubs, catering, or premium dining environments., • Experience supporting large-scale hospitality operations., • Previous leadership or supervisory experience. Leadership Competencies • Culinary Excellence, • Teamwork & Collaboration, • Accountability, • Attention to Detail, • Time Management, • Adaptability, • Communication Skills, • Leadership Development, • Professionalism, • Problem Solving Work Environment & Physical Requirements • Fast-paced culinary and professional sports environment., • Extended periods of standing and walking., • Frequent exposure to kitchen equipment, heat, and production environments., • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds., • Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business demands require., • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions. Why Join Mavericks Performance & Training Center The Junior Sous Chef role offers an outstanding opportunity to develop leadership skills while working within one of the most unique culinary operations in professional sports. This position provides exposure to high-level hospitality operations, executive dining, player nutrition programs, VIP events, and premium guest experiences. The successful candidate will join a culture committed to excellence, teamwork, discipline, and continuous improvement while building the foundation for future culinary leadership opportunities within the Dallas Mavericks organization.

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  • Sushi Chef
    Sushi Chef
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Design District, Dallas

    The Mavericks Performance & Training Center serves as the primary training, practice, performance, and hospitality facility for the Dallas Mavericks NBA organization. Designed to support elite athletic performance and world-class hospitality operations, the facility combines premium amenities, elevated food and beverage experiences, and a culture centered on professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and excellence. The hospitality operation supports players, coaches, executives, corporate partners, VIP guests, and special events throughout the year. Operating in a dynamic, high-performance environment, the Mavericks Performance & Training Center seeks culinary professionals who are passionate about craftsmanship, precision, and creating exceptional hospitality experiences. Position Summary The Sushi Chef is responsible for executing sushi, sashimi, poke, raw bar preparations, and specialty Japanese offerings while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and presentation. This role requires exceptional knife skills, fish handling expertise, and a disciplined approach to execution. The Sushi Chef will support hospitality operations, executive dining, player dining, VIP functions, and special events while ensuring consistency, creativity, and operational excellence throughout all service periods. Core Responsibilities Sushi Production & Culinary Execution • Execute sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, poke, and specialty Japanese preparations according to established recipes and standards., • Demonstrate advanced fish fabrication, handling, storage, and preparation techniques., • Maintain exceptional standards of product quality, presentation, freshness, and consistency., • Ensure proper rice preparation, seasoning, portioning, and execution standards., • Support development of seasonal sushi offerings and specialty menu items. Operational Excellence • Maintain organized, clean, and fully stocked sushi stations., • Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and receiving specialty products., • Minimize waste through proper utilization and storage procedures., • Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards., • Assist culinary leadership with special events and VIP hospitality functions. Team Support & Development • Support training and development of junior culinary team members., • Lead by example through professionalism, discipline, and attention to detail., • Collaborate with culinary and hospitality teams to ensure seamless execution. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of sushi preparation experience., • Strong knowledge of fish fabrication, knife skills, and Japanese culinary techniques., • Experience working with premium seafood products., • Strong food safety and sanitation knowledge., • Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment. Preferred Qualifications • Fine dining or luxury hospitality experience., • Omakase or sushi counter experience., • Experience supporting VIP hospitality and special events. Why Join Mavericks Performance & Training Center This role provides an opportunity to showcase advanced culinary craftsmanship while supporting players, executives, VIP guests, and special events within one of the most respected organizations in professional sports.

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