Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Guest Experience & Mentor Teams

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Vacation and PTO with rollover

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Lead to drive daily food preparation and lead a culinary team in our Austin properties. You will oversee menu creation, execution timelines, and collaborate closely with front-of-house to elevate guest experiences.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, coaching, cost control, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced hospitality kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary team and overseeing kitchen operations.
• Ability to design and implement menus and execution timelines.
• Strict adherence to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Strong collaboration with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas, ensuring high-quality ingredients.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold standards for cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation.
• Organize, oversee, and manage food prep operations, including menu creation and timelines.
• Control food costs by inventory, portions, and waste minimization.
• Mentor associates to support career growth and advancement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Coaching

Guest experience focus

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or business administration

Job description

White Lodging Services, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Lead to drive daily food preparation and lead a culinary team in our Austin properties. You will oversee menu creation, execution timelines, and collaborate closely with front-of-house to elevate guest experiences.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, coaching, cost control, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced hospitality kitchen.