Situated in Downtown’s Second Street District, Austin Proper Hotel and Residences is the newest luxury lifestyle hotel in Austin, just steps from Lady Bird Lake, the legendary Austin City Limits music venue and nearby boutiques. With inspiring interiors by Kelly Wearstler and culinary offerings in collaboration with McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, Austin Proper offers 244 rooms and suites, a dedicated spa and fitness center, and 14,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, including a rooftop pool deck offering small-batch tequilas and majestic lake views. Anythingless just wouldn’t be Proper.

We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine to assist in oversight of the Heart of House.

Job Overview

• Oversee the culinary operations and management of a culinary staff and heart-of-the-house employees
• Provide guidance and direction for all day-to-day operations
• Directly oversee the hiring, training, coaching, development and discipline for culinary staff
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary and cost-effective manner
• Ensure compliance with food handlers and sanitation standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties including operations reports, financial documentation, human resources/staff management paperwork, standard operating procedures, safety and sanitations checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate the team
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills

Education

• Culinary Degree or Equivalent Training

Company Overview

Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.