Executive Chef - Coastal Kitchen Leader, Downtown Austin

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Wellness tools

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and,

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at The Westin Austin Downtown. You will head the kitchen, shape the menu identity, and set the culinary standard for the hotel, including Skipjack Oyster, Azul Rooftop, Banquets and In-Room Dining.

The ideal candidate has executive chef or senior culinary leadership experience in fine dining or hotel dining, with a coastal/seafood focus, strong financial management skills, and a track record of developing a

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership in fine dining, upscale seafood, or hotel dining.
• Strong financial management and menu planning capabilities.
• Experience leading large, high-volume kitchens in downtown or hotel settings.

Responsibilities

• Own all culinary operations for the Westin Austin Downtown, including all dining outlets and events.
• Set safety, quality, and presentation standards across the kitchen team.
• Coach and develop culinary staff to drive engagement and retention.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Event Management and hotel departments.
• Oversee all ordering, prep, marketing, and recipe execution with cost control.
• Participate in month-end and year-end reporting for the property.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary leadership

Coastal seafood

Hotel restaurant operations

Menu development

Financial management

Staff development

Pre-opening experience

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at The Westin Austin Downtown. You will head the kitchen, shape the menu identity, and set the culinary standard for the hotel, including Skipjack Oyster, Azul Rooftop, Banquets and In-Room Dining.

The ideal candidate has executive chef or senior culinary leadership experience in fine dining or hotel dining, with a coastal/seafood focus, strong financial management skills, and a track record of developing a