Executive Chef - Culinary Leadership, Profit & Growth

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off with rollover

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness tools

Referral bonuses

Leadership development

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Job summary

White Lodging in Austin, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our hotel and outlets. You will execute recipes, control costs, supervise staffing, and ensure compliance with White Lodging SOPs and local guidelines.

You will mentor the culinary team, foster collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and events, and drive menus that delight guests while protecting profitability. A hands-on leader with strong communication and financial management skills will thrive in this

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in high-volume hotel settings.
• Proven ability to manage food cost and profitability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations within the hotel and outlets, including recipe execution and SOP compliance.
• Mentor, coach and develop staff to achieve engagement and low turnover.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Event Management and other departments.
• Manage ordering, preparation, marketing and execution of recipes and cost controls.
• Contribute to property month/year-end processes and reporting.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, safety and sanitation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Culinary financial management

Menu development

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

White Lodging in Austin, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our hotel and outlets. You will execute recipes, control costs, supervise staffing, and ensure compliance with White Lodging SOPs and local guidelines.

You will mentor the culinary team, foster collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and events, and drive menus that delight guests while protecting profitability. A hands-on leader with strong communication and financial management skills will thrive in this