Executive Sous Chef — Lead, Mentor & Seasonal Menus

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

Parental leave

Referral bonuses

Vacation and PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Room discounts

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a strong culinary leader in Austin to manage daily kitchen operations, lead menu development, and mentor a high-performing team. You will oversee food prep, inventory, and cost controls while collaborating with front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, talent development, and maintaining top quality across all outlets, with a focus on hospitality and team growth in a premium hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Leads and mentors culinary staff to maintain high performance.
• Develops innovative dishes while ensuring consistency and quality.
• Collaborates with FOH to enhance guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas with high-quality ingredients.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff for a high-performing team.
• Uphold cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation standards for a safe kitchen.
• Organize, oversee and manage food prep operations, including menus and timelines.
• Control food costs by monitoring inventory, portions, and waste.
• Foster a respectful, coaching environment to grow associates.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Training & mentoring

Guest experience

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or business administration

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a strong culinary leader in Austin to manage daily kitchen operations, lead menu development, and mentor a high-performing team. You will oversee food prep, inventory, and cost controls while collaborating with front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, talent development, and maintaining top quality across all outlets, with a focus on hospitality and team growth in a premium hotel environment.