Sous Chef - Dean's Steakhouse

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical, dental, vision

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

PTO with rollover

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary Rooms/Discounted Rooms

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. in Austin seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee daily food preparation, menu execution, and a high-performing kitchen team. You will interview, hire, train, and coach culinary staff, maintain cleanliness and safety, and partner with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Associates degree preferred. Competitive benefits include day-one medical, dental, and vision, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, room discounts, and leadership

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational skills required.
• Ability to coach and develop talent in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent collaboration with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas, ensuring high-quality ingredients and seasonal techniques.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold strict cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation standards for safety and efficiency.
• Organize and manage food prep operations, including menu creation and timeline execution.
• Control food costs by monitoring inventory, portions, and waste reduction.
• Foster a respectful kitchen environment and mentor associates for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Guest-focused

Coaching talent

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or Business Administration

Job description

Description

Summary:

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas, ensuring high-quality, fresh ingredients with seasonal techniques and preparations.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and managing culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold strict standards for cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
• Organize, oversee, and manage food prep operations, including creating menus, recipes, and execution of menu implementation timelines.
• Control food costs by monitoring inventory, maintaining portion control, and minimizing waste.
• Foster a respectful and cooperative kitchen environment, mentoring associates for career growth and advancement.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership and organizational skills to oversee culinary operations effectively.
• Maintaining consistency and quality across all operations.
• A collaborative approach to working with the front-of-house team to enhance guest experiences.
• A passion for coaching, developing talent, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• An associate’s degree in culinary arts or business administration is preferred.

Other information:

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Paid Parental Leave
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary and Discounted Rooms
• Leadership development opportunities