Lead Sous Chef — Menu Innovation, Team Growth

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation and PTO with rollover

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Job summary

White Lodging develops and operates premium-brand hotels across top cities. This role leads daily kitchen prep, hires and trains culinary staff, enforces sanitation, and drives menu execution with seasonal techniques. You will control costs, organize operations, and mentor team members to promote growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, menu creativity, and a teamwork-driven mindset to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Expertise in developing innovative dishes with consistency and quality.
• Collaborative approach with front-of-house teams to enhance guest experiences.
• Passion for coaching, developing talent and guest satisfaction.
• Associate degree in culinary arts or business administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas with high-quality, seasonal techniques.
• Interview, hire, train and manage culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold cleanliness, food handling and sanitation standards for a safe kitchen.
• Organize and manage food prep operations, menus, recipes and timelines.
• Control food costs by inventory monitoring, portion control and waste minimization.
• Foster a respectful kitchen environment and mentor associates for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team mentorship

Food cost control

Sanitation standards

Collaborative team player

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or business administration

Job description

White Lodging develops and operates premium-brand hotels across top cities. This role leads daily kitchen prep, hires and trains culinary staff, enforces sanitation, and drives menu execution with seasonal techniques. You will control costs, organize operations, and mentor team members to promote growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, menu creativity, and a teamwork-driven mindset to deliver exceptional guest experiences.