Executive Sous Chef — Lead Luxury Hotel Kitchen & Menu

Accorhotel; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fairmont Austin is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary team in a luxury, high-volume environment. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will shape menus, oversee daily kitchen operations, and drive food quality and guest satisfaction.

You will manage budgets and forecasts, control inventory, train staff, and ensure Health & Safety and brand standards are met. The ideal candidate has previous Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in luxury hotels and a passion for

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high-volume hotel.
• Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine with 3+ years.
• Valid trade qualifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of menu engineering and design.
• Experience with labor cost and inventory management.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily kitchen operation and set direction of culinary department.
• Assist Executive Chef with forecasts and budgets to exceed targets.
• Ensure proper inventory control and ordering practices.
• Lead initiatives to achieve Guest Satisfaction Scores.
• Lead menu development and implement concepts with trends and cost awareness.
• Lead kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Participate in department head meetings.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Team training & coaching

Menu engineering

Food cost knowledge

Staff scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Formation

Valid trade qualifications

Description du poste

Fairmont Austin is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary team in a luxury, high-volume environment. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will shape menus, oversee daily kitchen operations, and drive food quality and guest satisfaction.

You will manage budgets and forecasts, control inventory, train staff, and ensure Health & Safety and brand standards are met. The ideal candidate has previous Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in luxury hotels and a passion for