Executive Chef - Garrison

Your team and working environment Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States. Job Description Showcasing your artistic culinary talents through your menu design Leading the local market restaurant industry with trend‑setting food offerings Striving to advance knowledge, skills and abilities and consistently sharing the same with others Making key operating decisions that impact the F&B offering for the restaurant Training a team of diverse and professional colleagues to deliver on our dining experience Responsible for the food culture and food safety of the restaurant Being a key leader in the hotel operations team Overseeing daily culinary operations and setting the direction of the team Working in conjunction with the PR and Marketing team to grow Garrison revenues via social and other marketing campaigns Preparation of financial forecasts and budgets for the Restaurant team including ordering of product and scheduling of team members Ensuring proper inventory control and ordering practices are utilized Setting and overseeing the goals identified through employee engagement surveys Leading initiatives to guarantee Guest Satisfaction Scores are achieved Training and development of culinary team members with emphasis on team leads, food presentation and preparation methods In conjunction with other leaders, the Garrison Executive Chef will ensure the kitchen is maintained in optimum condition Instrumental in running a department that meets Health & Safety committee objectives Supporting and providing direction for the menu development and implementation of menus with consideration to banquet concept, food trends, guest satisfaction results & food cost Actively involved in kitchen and department head meetings Other duties as assigned Qualifications Creative, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and well organized Product and quality obsessed with good knowledge in menu engineering and design A team player with the ability to train, coach and motivate employees Experience leading a fast‑paced culinary operation Strong leadership and communication skills Previous experience scheduling of a large culinary team Understanding of labor costs and productivity Versed in calculation of food cost; experience with conducting food inventories and understanding of inventory turnover Physical Demands Constant standing and walking throughout shift Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Occasional kneeling, pushing and pulling Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization. Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr