Head Chef de Cuisine: Creative Kitchen Leader

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, TX seeks a visionary Chef de Cuisine for Texas Spice. You’ll lead the kitchen operations, shape modern cuisine inspired by local and sustainable ingredients, and deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

You’ll mentor a diverse culinary team, drive menu development and food costs, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with the Resort Chef and F&B leadership to maintain Omni’s award-winning standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen, hotel experience preferred.
• Associates degree or higher in Culinary Arts.
• Active ServeSafe Food Manager Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, hire, and direct the Texas Spice culinary team.
• Ensure adherence to all policies and guidelines by department personnel.
• Provide training, motivation, and leadership for all department staff.
• Manage food and labor costs efficiently.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and safety in all food service areas.
• Develop recipes and menus, food-cost analyses, and menus within budget.
• Write and execute special function menus with current food philosophy.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety

Menu development

Cost control

English communication

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts

ServeSafe Food Manager Certificate

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

BirchStreet

Kronos

Synergy system

Job description

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, TX seeks a visionary Chef de Cuisine for Texas Spice. You’ll lead the kitchen operations, shape modern cuisine inspired by local and sustainable ingredients, and deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

You’ll mentor a diverse culinary team, drive menu development and food costs, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with the Resort Chef and F&B leadership to maintain Omni’s award-winning standards.