Chef De Cuisine | Texas Spice

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Comprehensive training and mentoring

Pride in working with a reputable company

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Austin, TX is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for Texas Spice. The role involves leading and managing the culinary team, overseeing food preparation and presentation using local ingredients. Ideal candidates have a passion for food innovation, leadership experience in a kitchen, and a strong knowledge of food safety and cost management. You will enjoy a dynamic work environment and the satisfaction of delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety.
• Proven experience in managing kitchen staff effectively.
• Creativity in menu development and recipe writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team in food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage food costs and inventory efficiently.

Skills

Culinary innovation

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Cost control

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Inventory management systems

Job description

Chef De Cuisine | Texas Spice

Requisition ID: 2025-130107 | # of Openings: 1 | Category: Culinary

Job Locations: US-TX-Austin

Overview

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa's success is due to its dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of associates who work together to maintain the company's trademark high standards. If you would like to be a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then this is the place for you.

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Barton Creek may be your perfect match.

Job Description

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking Chef de Cuisine | Texas Spice for the beautiful Barton Creek Resort & Spa!

If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni!

We are proud to announce we ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 10 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024

As the Chef de Cuisine at Texas Spice, you will be the creative and operational head of our kitchen, overseeing the preparation and presentation of our modern cuisine, inspired by local and sustainable ingredients. This role demands innovation, passion for food, and a commitment to exceptional culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing, hiring, and directing the activities of Texas Spice culinary team to includes Sous Chefs, and line level culinarians.
• Ensures that all policies, procedures and guidelines are followed by department personnel.
• Provides the necessary training, motivation, and leadership for all department personnel.
• Responsible for efficient food and labor cost.
• Responsible for overseeing equipment maintenance and safety in all food service areas.
• Training and education of staff from the basics of cooking, organization, cleaning and food safety to advanced cooking techniques and culinary knowledge.
• Monitor china, glass and silver usage/breakage and inventory. Able to source product and specs for any needed equipment.
• Responsible for all administrative duties which are necessary in the functioning of the department.
• Responsible for cleanliness and organization of all walk-in coolers and freezers, to include pastry, all reach in coolers, dry storage and public use areas of kitchen. This is a daily task that must be completed.
• Control food safety and sanitation with in the entire kitchen, educate and train in needed areas. Check dates and quality of all areas of food service.
• Communicate with Resort Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage on all issues and activity.
• Oversees and participates in food production.
• Able to expedite and perform all station or line cook functions.
• Completes daily production list for line staff and delegates assigned duties, follow purchasing and ordering established guidelines.
• Responsible for all sauce, stock, dressings and butchery production according to kitchen standards and specifications.
• Works with staff on mise en plas and checks each station for completion and quality prior to service.
• Current with food industry, broad, advanced culinary knowledge and cooking skills, able to teach.
• Able to develop recipes, food cost analysis and menu development across all meal periods.
• Able to write, develop, and execute a special function menu within budget for restaurant and banquets with the current food philosophy and technique established.
• Responsible for a quality staff meal and maintenance of food area. Daily checks the prep area of associate meals and coolers, proper rotation and monthly menu development.
• Fluent in all areas of food safety and health department as determined by the Department of Health and corporate mandated ECOSURE.
• Involved with work- and work-related issues, communicates with other managers outside of Food & Beverage Department to contribute to a smooth hotel operation.
• Maintains a positive attitude and positive, inspiring, motivated, kitchen environment.
• Set priorities for Texas Spice culinary team and provide feedback to others that