Culinary Supervisor

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Affordable medical insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

White Lodging's Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead the food-and-beverage kitchen operations in a high-volume downtown hotel kitchen.

This entry-level leadership role focuses on supervising a kitchen team, upholding food quality and safety standards, and driving associate engagement while delivering outstanding guest experiences in Austin, Texas.

Qualifications

• Advanced food preparation skills and the ability to coach and develop cooks across techniques.
• Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and troubleshooting.
• Proven time management and delegation skills to lead a kitchen team.
• Commitment to food quality, safety and guest dining experience.
• Ability to foster an environment where staff thrive and grow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is prepared to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain labeling, storage, logs, and HACCP documentation.
• Lead the kitchen team and drive engagement and turnover reduction.
• Ensure training and certification compliance for all associates.

Skills

Advanced food prep

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Time management

Delegation

Staff development

Job description

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Description

Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown is a premium Marriott-brand hotel located at 300 East 4th Street in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas - steps from Sixth Street, the Austin Convention Center, and the city's most vibrant entertainment, dining, and business corridors. As one of downtown Austin's most conveniently located Marriott properties, the Courtyard Austin Downtown serves a high-volume mix of corporate travelers, leisure guests, and convention attendees who expect consistent, high-quality food and beverage service throughout their stay. Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app - perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry. We are hiring a Culinary Supervisor to lead food-and-beverage kitchen operations at the Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown. This is an entry-level culinary leadership role in Austin, Texas, for an experienced cook ready to take the next step - supervising a kitchen team, upholding food quality and safety standards, and driving associate engagement in a fast-paced downtown Austin hotel kitchen. If you're a Culinary Supervisor, Kitchen Supervisor, Lead Cook, or experienced cook looking for culinary supervisor jobs in Austin, TX, or hotel kitchen leadership roles at a downtown Marriott property, this is your opportunity to grow with one of the country's leading hotel and restaurant companies.

What You'll Do

• Ensure all food is prepared according to established recipes and meets the quality and presentation standards expected at a premium Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown hotel kitchen
• Ensure all food and ingredients are properly labeled, stored, and maintained to brand and food safety standards - keeping all required logs, temperature checks, and HACCP documentation current and accurate
• Create positive associate relations that lead to high engagement, a collaborative kitchen culture, and low turnover within the Courtyard Austin Downtown culinary team
• Lead the kitchen team in a fair, firm, and consistent manner - ensuring all associates are well-trained, knowledgeable of expectations, and current with all required food safety certifications

What You'll Bring

• Advanced food preparation skills and the ability to coach and develop cooks across a range of culinary techniques in a high-volume downtown Austin hotel kitchen environment - required
• Strong commercial kitchen equipment knowledge - with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and identify alternate solutions to keep kitchen operations running smoothly
• Proven time management and delegation skills - with the ability to prioritize production tasks, manage a kitchen team, and maintain food quality and safety standards simultaneously
• A relentless desire to pursue excellence - in food quality, team development, and the overall guest dining experience at the Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown
• A genuine ability to create an environment where all kitchen associates can be their best self, thrive, and grow their culinary careers

What You Can Look Forward To

• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• DailyPay - get paid when you need it
• Affordable $2/day medical insurance with free wellness care
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Medical Navigator (Hostcare) to help navigate the healthcare system and lower costs for common procedures
• Options and availability vary based on role (full-time or part-time) and tenure
• Full-time associates also receive:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance - starting day 1
  • Parental leave - including bonding time for primary and secondary caregivers
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #TX150