Kitchen Manager

Peachtree Group; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations at our downtown Austin hotel. Join a culinary team dedicated to exceptional food quality, guest service, and operational excellence.

You will supervise and develop staff, manage menus, ensure food safety, budgeting, and recipe execution, and collaborate with hotel leadership to deliver memorable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience with supervisory responsibilities in hospitality.
• Experience in Kitchen Manager or similar leadership role preferred.
• Hotel opening experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and guest service standards.
• Ability to lead multiple meal periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, inventory, purchasing, labor control.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and food & beverage management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with quality food, efficient service and consistent execution.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop culinary staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portioning, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, HACCP and health regulatory compliance.
• Manage kitchen purchasing, inventory, receiving, storage and cost-control practices.
• Ensure proper kitchen organization, cleanliness, maintenance and readiness.
• Collaborate with hotel and F&B leadership to deliver guest experiences.
• Analyze labor, food costs, inventory and performance to meet financial goals.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, staffing plans and process improvements.
• Support menu execution, recipe compliance and culinary innovation while maintaining consistency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff development

Food safety & HACCP

Budgeting & forecasting

Scheduling & labor

Menu execution

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

F&B management systems

Job description

Description

Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin places guests and associates at the center of everything that makes the city unforgettable. Surrounded by live music, incredible dining, unique culture, and iconic attractions, our hotel offers an authentic Austin experience for travelers and locals alike.

We're seeking a passionate, hospitality-driven Kitchen Manager who is ready to bring fresh ideas, strong leadership, and Austin energy to our culinary team. If you're committed to exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality food, efficient service, and consistent execution across all meal periods.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop culinary associates while fostering a positive and accountable team culture.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portioning, and adherence to brand and company standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department regulations.
• Manage kitchen purchasing, inventory, receiving, storage, and cost-control practices.
• Ensure proper kitchen organization, cleanliness, maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with hotel and food & beverage leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Analyze labor, food costs, inventory, and operational performance to achieve financial goals.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, staffing plans, and ongoing process improvements.
• Support menu execution, recipe compliance, and culinary innovation while maintaining operational consistency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience with supervisory or management responsibility in a hotel, restaurant, or related hospitality environment.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Lead Cook, or similar culinary leadership role preferred.
• Hotel opening experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, menu execution, culinary team leadership, and guest service standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple meal periods and maintain operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, purchasing, labor management, and food cost control.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and food and beverage management systems, including purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and point-of-sale platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule with availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
• Work in hot and cold kitchen environments.
• Perform repetitive bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and other physical activities associated with culinary operations.

Peachtree Group provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. We also offer a generous 401(k) retirement match. To support work-life balance, we provide Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. Additional perks include access to our Employee Assistance Program and Fund.

Peachtree Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all associates are treated with respect and dignity. As part of our hiring process, Peachtree Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired associates.

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