Sous Chef

Bardessono; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeway Resort and Spa in Texas seeks a skilled Kitchen Supervisor to oversee food production for restaurants and banquets. You will focus on timing, portions, quality, and sanitation, and guide staff to ensure top service. The role requires managing opening/closing procedures for Station Cooks and coordinating line expediting for peak service periods.

The position emphasizes inventory accuracy, teamwork, and maintaining high standards across food handling and presentation in a resort setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in banquet settings.
• Proven ability to maintain food quality and sanitation.
• Strong teamwork and staff training skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and train kitchen associates for quality food production.
• Ensure storage, rotation, production, portions, quality and appearance standards are followed.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Banquets experience

Food safety

Team leadership

Job description

Relax and enjoy the tranquility of Lakeside Reflections at the Lakeway Resort and Spa. Perched above the shimmering waters of Lake Travis, our Texas Hill Country resort provides a variety of sports and recreational amenities for the entire family. We also feature a full-service spa, three large swimming pools, a whirlpool, a swim-up bar and a slide area that’s terrific for kids. Enjoy cocktails with a view at our rustic lower lobby bar and savor creative Southern cuisine at our restaurant with outside seating featuring panoramic lake views.

Job Description

What you will be doing

• Efficiently supervise, guide and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets, focusing especially on timing, portions, food quality and sanitation/cleanliness.
• Ensure the standards pertaining to storage, rotation, production, portions, quality and appearance are followed at all times. Follow food handling guidelines.
• Ensure the opening and closing procedures for Station Cooks I, II and III are completed.
• Efficiently expedite food from front line during meal periods.
• Regularly work the line to ensure smooth service and solid teamwork.
• Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs.
• Participate in monthly food and beverage inventory counts.

Location

Austin Lakeway Resort & Spa-ALR

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Prior experience in kitchen leadership role, especially in a banquets setting
• Strong work ethic and self-starter
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our guests!
• Physical Requirements (On-site)
• Ability to work in a standard office and kitchen environment.
• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for office and culinary tasks including keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Status

Full-time

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