Sous Chef: Culinary Lead & Menu Innovator

Hyatt Taleo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Free Room Nights

Generous PTO

Headspace wellbeing program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Carpenter Hotel in South Austin, part of the Bunkhouse group, seeks a Sous Chef- Carpenter Hall to lead culinary operations, plan menus, direct food preparation, and maintain high standards across multiple kitchens.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, inventory control, and staff scheduling experience, with a passion for hospitality and a commitment to our culture and guest experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Culinary certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant kitchen experience.
• Experience with inventory controls (food, supplies, waste).
• Experience scheduling a staff of 15 or more.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus for regular and special events.
• Direct and supervise food preparation, purchasing and cooking across multiple kitchens.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for standards; arrange purchases and repairs as needed.
• Check quality of raw and cooked foods to ensure standards are met.
• Monitor sanitation practices and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Record production and operational data on forms.
• Estimate quantities and costs of required supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Supervisory experience

Inventory controls

Staff scheduling (15+)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Carpenter Hotel in South Austin, part of the Bunkhouse group, seeks a Sous Chef- Carpenter Hall to lead culinary operations, plan menus, direct food preparation, and maintain high standards across multiple kitchens.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, inventory control, and staff scheduling experience, with a passion for hospitality and a commitment to our culture and guest experience.