Culinary Lead for a Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Santa Monica Proper; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Monica Proper is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen team in Austin. This role entails managing daily kitchen operations, staff, and menu development while ensuring high culinary standards. The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience and leadership skills.

The position requires creativity in menu design, a passion for culinary innovation, and collaboration with various hotel departments to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience, with 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in managing kitchen staff and operations.
• Experience in managing food costs and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant’s kitchen.
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Collaborate on menu development with the Executive Chef.

Skills

Exceptional culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Knowledge of food safety standards

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen management software

POS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Santa Monica Proper is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen team in Austin. This role entails managing daily kitchen operations, staff, and menu development while ensuring high culinary standards. The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience and leadership skills.

The position requires creativity in menu design, a passion for culinary innovation, and collaboration with various hotel departments to deliver exceptional dining experiences.