Lead Sous Chef – Hotel Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts seeks an experienced kitchen manager for Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort in Boerne, TX. You will lead daily production, preparation, and presentation of all hotel food in a safe, sanitary setting.

You will manage staff, recruit and train, control labor and food costs, ensure compliance with standards, and assist the Executive Chef, including stepping in when needed. A culinary background and hotel experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Plan and manage the kitchen staff in procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary environment.
• Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas, including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, coaching, and evaluating staff.
• Schedule and monitor maintenance and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to meet standards and regulations.
• Monitor and control labor and food costs; prepare reports to ensure budgets are met or exceeded.
• Assist the Executive Chef in creating, costing, and implementing seasonal and special menus; may stand in for the Executive Chef when absent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production, preparation, and presentation of all hotel food to ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff; recruit, train, and provide ongoing coaching and performance reviews.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance across kitchen operations.
• Track labor and food costs and generate budget reports; drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu costing and seasonal menu development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Development

Budgeting & Cost Control

Kitchen Operations

Safety & Sanitation

Education

Two+ years post-high school education

Five+ years in related role

Job description

HEI Hotels and Resorts seeks an experienced kitchen manager for Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort in Boerne, TX. You will lead daily production, preparation, and presentation of all hotel food in a safe, sanitary setting.

You will manage staff, recruit and train, control labor and food costs, ensure compliance with standards, and assist the Executive Chef, including stepping in when needed. A culinary background and hotel experience are preferred.