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BOOTS & BOOZE

NOW HIRING OUR FOUNDING OPENING TEAM

Dallas, Texas Boots & Booze is building something new in the heart of Deep Ellum — a multi-experience hospitality concept bringing together a scratch kitchen, full-service restaurant, high-volume bars, courtyard, entertainment and an elevated approach to your nightcap.

We are looking for more than employees. We are looking for the people who will help us build this place from the ground up. Joining before opening means you will have the opportunity to help shape our systems, service standards, cocktails, menu execution, guest experience and company culture. We want people who speak up, bring ideas to the table, take pride in what they do and genuinely want to be part of a team. Your opinion matters here. If you have ever worked somewhere and thought, “There has to be a better way to do this,” we want to hear your ideas.

LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF COOKS/CHEFS

LINE COOK

Join the Kitchen That Starts It All Boots & Booze is hiring experienced and motivated Line Cooks for our opening culinary team. We're building a scratch-driven kitchen where consistency, speed, teamwork and pride matter. What You'll Do Execute dishes according to recipes and standards Prepare and maintain your station Follow proper food safety and sanitation practices Communicate with expo, chefs and other stations Maintain portion and presentation standards Assist with prep when needed Keep stations exceptionally clean Participate in pre-opening recipe testing and training Provide feedback on kitchen workflow and execution We're Looking For Restaurant line experience preferred Strong work ethic Ability to handle volume Clean and organized work habits Sense of urgency Willingness to learn Team-first mentality Applicable food-handler credentials must be maintained. Why Join Us? Opening cooks aren't inheriting someone else's kitchen culture. You're helping us create it. Good ideas can come from anyone in the kitchen, and we want a team that isn't afraid to share them. ───

PREP COOK

Great Service Starts Long Before the Doors Open Boots & Booze is looking for detail-oriented Prep Cooks who understand that great food begins with great preparation. What You'll Do Complete daily prep lists Prepare sauces, vegetables, proteins and other menu components Follow recipes and portion standards Label, date and rotate products properly Maintain organized refrigeration and storage Support line cooks and chefs Maintain exceptional sanitation standards Help identify ways to improve prep efficiency and reduce waste We're Looking For Attention to detail Consistency Dependability Clean work habits Willingness to learn Strong sense of urgency Experience is preferred, but we are willing to develop the right person. ───

EXECUTIVE CHEF / HEAD CHEF

Build the Kitchen, the Culture and the Team Boots & Booze is seeking a strong Executive Chef / Head Chef who wants the opportunity to help launch a restaurant rather than simply maintain one. This is a leadership position for someone capable of balancing food quality, team development, cost control and execution. Responsibilities Lead culinary operations from pre-opening through daily operations Participate in final menu refinement and recipe development Establish recipes, specifications and plating standards Build prep systems and station organization Hire, train and develop the culinary team Establish kitchen culture and accountability Manage food cost, waste and inventory Build pars and ordering systems Maintain food-safety and sanitation standards Coordinate with ownership and management Develop systems capable of supporting multiple service periods and high-volume events Create an environment where kitchen employees are encouraged to contribute ideas We're Looking For Strong culinary leadership experience Restaurant-opening experience strongly preferred Ability to lead without creating unnecessary ego or drama Excellent organizational and financial skills Experience controlling food and labor costs Strong trainer and communicator Calm leadership during high-volume service The Opportunity This chef will have the rare opportunity to say: “I helped build this kitchen.” We want someone who cares as much about developing people as developing food. ───

SOUS CHEF

Lead From the Line Boots & Booze is hiring a Sous Chef to help our Executive Chef build and lead the opening culinary team. What You'll Do Supervise kitchen execution Lead line checks Train cooks and prep staff Maintain recipe and presentation standards Help manage prep and production Assist with ordering and inventory Monitor sanitation and food safety Coach employees during service Step onto any station when necessary Help improve kitchen systems as we grow We're Looking For A hands-on kitchen leader who is organized, calm, accountable and respected because they work alongside the team rather than simply directing it. Opening experience is a plus. ───

Pay: $15.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person