Chef de Cuisine, Watr

Starwood Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a creative, inspiring Chef de Cuisine to head the rooftop kitchen for Watr Restaurant. The role requires leadership of all kitchen operations, ensuring flawless guest experiences and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of similar experience, a post-secondary diploma is a plus, and strong communication skills to manage a 24-hour operation and drive financial performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of similar work experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary operations; strong leader with a track record in guest and team engagement and financial performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll head the rooftop kitchen operation, ensuring no detail is overlooked and the team collaborates to optimize the guest experience and deliver an unforgettable meal.
• Lead and coordinate the kitchen team to meet high standards and financial targets while maintaining operational excellence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Guest engagement

Team leadership

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Grow with us…

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Grow with us…

We are currently seeking a creative, inspiring Chef de Cuisine to head our rooftop kitchen for our Watr Restaurant,. Watr is Japanese-influenced cuisine in a bright and breezy environment with stunning lake view.

In this role, you’ll be in charge of the whole operation, ensuring that no detail goes unnoticed, and that everyone is working together to optimize the guest experience and deliver an unforgettable meal.

About you…

• Passionate about food and a minimum of 3-5 years of similar work experience.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Advanced knowledgeable of culinary operations, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Excels at communication, both verbal and written.
• Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About us…

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.