Senior Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team in Luxury Hotel

Accor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Complimentary shift meal

Employee discount

Learning programs

Grow within Accor

Planet 21 CSR

Job summary

Accor's Fairmont Austin is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a high-volume luxury kitchen, guiding a talented culinary team and driving culinary excellence in a fast-growing market.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee daily operations, contribute to menu development, manage budgets, and ensure top-tier guest satisfaction while upholding health and safety standards across the kitchen. This role offers growth within a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Senior culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years as Sous Chef or similar.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily culinary operation and sets team direction with Executive Sous Chef.
• Forecasts budgets and schedules team members.
• Maintains inventory control and ordering practices.
• Leads guest satisfaction initiatives and menu development.
• Trains and develops culinary staff; supports menu implementation.
• Ensures kitchen safety and department goals; health & safety compliance.
• Participates in department and cross-functional head meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu design

Food cost control

Inventory control

Health & safety

Job description

Accor's Fairmont Austin is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a high-volume luxury kitchen, guiding a talented culinary team and driving culinary excellence in a fast-growing market.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee daily operations, contribute to menu development, manage budgets, and ensure top-tier guest satisfaction while upholding health and safety standards across the kitchen. This role offers growth within a renowned hospitality group.