Executive Chef - Creative Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

FAIRMONT; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Austin is seeking an Executive Chef reporting to the Hotel Executive Chef to lead our award-winning kitchen. You will showcase culinary talents through menu design, oversee daily operations and work with marketing to grow F&B revenue.

The role emphasizes team leadership, food safety, cost control and aligning with our Texan dining experience. You will mentor a diverse team and ensure guest satisfaction through outstanding culinary execution.

Qualifications

• Creative, self-motivated, detail oriented and well organized.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with team coaching.
• Experience leading a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of menu engineering and food presentation.
• Understanding of labor costs, inventories and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations and set team direction.
• Design menus and drive innovative, trend-setting offerings.
• Train, coach and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Control food cost, inventory, scheduling and budgeting.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
• Collaborate with PR/Marketing to grow restaurant revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Staff training

Kitchen operations

Communication

Labor cost management

Job description

Fairmont Austin is seeking an Executive Chef reporting to the Hotel Executive Chef to lead our award-winning kitchen. You will showcase culinary talents through menu design, oversee daily operations and work with marketing to grow F&B revenue.

The role emphasizes team leadership, food safety, cost control and aligning with our Texan dining experience. You will mentor a diverse team and ensure guest satisfaction through outstanding culinary execution.