Restaurant Executive Sous Chef

We're Hiring: Restaurant Executive Sous Chef | Austin, TX

Ready to lead in one of Austin's most celebrated hotel dining destinations?

White Lodging is looking for an Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Corner Restaurant — located inside the iconic JW Marriott Austin.

This is more than a sous chef role. It's an Executive Chef in training opportunity for a culinary leader who's ready to own the kitchen, develop a passionate team, and deliver a dining experience that matches the prestige of a JW Marriott property.

What you'll do

• Lead all BOH operations and food quality across every outlet and meal period
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe execution, and food cost targets
• Train, mentor, and grow a high-performing culinary team
• Manage staffing, scheduling, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with Events and Sales to elevate banquet and special event experience

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of progressive Chef experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume kitchen
• A proven track record of developing teams and driving internal promotion
• Strong financial acumen — food cost, labor, and budget management
• Deep expertise in menu creation and food safety compliance

What you can look forward to

• Benefits — starting day 1
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary management career in one of the most exciting food cities in the country, we'd love to connect!