Luxury Hotel Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Menus

Fairmont; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Complimentary shift meal

Employee benefit card (discounts)

Learning programs

Growth opportunities

Planet 21 CSR

Job summary

Fairmont Austin is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our luxury hotel kitchen team. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will lead a team, supervise daily production, and ensure the highest quality and consistency across all service levels.

You will maintain Kitchen standards, train colleagues, coordinate with Chefs on duty, and contribute to menu development. This role requires leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment at a premier Austin property.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a luxury kitchen environment.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
• Knowledge of menus, standards and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff; delegate duties to maintain high productivity.
• Oversee production with Chef de Cuisine to ensure quality and timely service.
• Ensure recipe adherence, taste checks, and compliance with standards.
• Communicate operational needs and maintain staff motivation and teamwork.
• Coordinate with Chefs on duty for daily service and banquet functions.
• Provide training and onboarding for new culinary colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Team player

Menu knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Fairmont Austin is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our luxury hotel kitchen team. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will lead a team, supervise daily production, and ensure the highest quality and consistency across all service levels.

You will maintain Kitchen standards, train colleagues, coordinate with Chefs on duty, and contribute to menu development. This role requires leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment at a premier Austin property.