Executive Chef

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation and PTO with rollover

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Leadership development opportunities

Hotel, dining, and travel discounts

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a skilled culinary leader to manage food and beverage operations in our Austin hotels. You will oversee menu creation, cost control, and compliance with health and safety standards while building a high-performing kitchen team.

You will lead culinary forecasting, drive profitability, and implement SOPs across all outlets. This role offers growth opportunities within a premium hospitality portfolio and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead the team.
• Expertise in culinary financial management.
• Strong problem-solving and solution ideation skills.
• Excellent observational skills and walk-through techniques to gauge levels of food service, inventory, cleanliness, and more.
• Strategic workplace planning abilities.
• Effective stress management and the ability to influence stress levels throughout kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Meet financial forecasts and budget goals for all culinary operations.
• Oversee ordering, preparing, marketing, and execution of all recipes, and manage all costs associated with the profitability of the Food and Beverage Department.
• Ensure compliance with all current local health department regulations, Corporate HACCP and Food Safety SOPs, and Federal Guidelines.
• Create all menus, recipes, and menu implementation execution lists and timelines.
• Build kitchen brigades and station assignments following White Lodging SOPs and directives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert regarding food handling, preparation, and presentation for the culinary team.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost management

Menu development

Staff training

HACCP compliance

Job description

Description

Summary:

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. 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.

What You'll Do

• Meet financial forecasts and budget goals for all culinary operations.
• Oversee ordering, preparing, marketing, and execution of all recipes, and manage all costs associated with the profitability of the Food and Beverage Department.
• Ensure compliance with all current local health department regulations, Corporate HACCP and Food Safety SOPs, and Federal Guidelines.
• Create all menus, recipes, and menu implementation execution lists and timelines.
• Build kitchen brigades and station assignments following White Lodging SOPs and directives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert regarding food handling, preparation, and presentation for the culinary team.

What You'll Bring

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead the team.
• Expertise in culinary financial management.
• Strong problem-solving and solution ideation skills.
• Excellent observational skills and walk-through techniques to gauge levels of food service, inventory, cleanliness, and more.
• Strategic workplace planning abilities.
• Effective stress management skills and the ability to influence stress levels throughout kitchens.

Other information:

What You Can Look Forward To

• Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Leadership development opportunities
• Hotel, dining, and travel discounts