Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Team Growth

Renaissance Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Renaissance Hotels in Austin seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a culinary team, and drive high-quality food production. You will personally perform culinary tasks while directing staff, ensuring sanitation, and meeting budgeted goals.

This role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and maintaining exceptional guest experiences. The candidate will supervise all kitchen areas, develop staff, and uphold Food & Beverage standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Leads and guides kitchen staff; supervises day-to-day operations; develops staff.
• Ensures sanitation and food standards are achieved across kitchen areas.
• Supervises cooks and workers engaged in food preparation; maintains product quality.
• Develops and maintains relationships with staff; fosters teamwork and accountability.
• Manages purchasing, receiving and storage of food; assists in kitchen operations.
• Ensures guest satisfaction through exceptional service and food presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Arts

Staff development

Sanitation standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Renaissance Hotels in Austin seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a culinary team, and drive high-quality food production. You will personally perform culinary tasks while directing staff, ensuring sanitation, and meeting budgeted goals.

This role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and maintaining exceptional guest experiences. The candidate will supervise all kitchen areas, develop staff, and uphold Food & Beverage standards.