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We are seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at Yacht Club from the ground up. This is a rare pre-opening Executive Chef opportunity in Austin, Texas — your chance to build your kitchen team, shape the menu identity, and set the culinary standard for one of Austin's most anticipated new fine dining seafood restaurants.
Job Responsibility:
Own all culinary operations at Yacht Club including recipe execution, menu development, financial profitability, staffing, and compliance with White Lodging SOPs and all local and federal guidelines
Serve as a hands-on culinary Subject Matter Expert, setting the standard for safe, high-quality food handling, preparation, and presentation across the entire hotel kitchen team
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop all culinary associates to drive high engagement, a strong internal promotion rate, and low turnover
Foster productive relationships with Sales & Marketing, Event Management, front-of-house leadership, hotel departments, owners, business partners, and vendors
Oversee all ordering, preparation, marketing, and execution of recipes and USE Records, managing all costs associated with culinary department profitability
Actively participate in property-specific month-end and year-end processes and reporting
Requirements:
Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in a fine dining, upscale seafood, or hotel restaurant environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team in a fast-paced downtown Austin restaurant setting
A natural inclination to problem-solve complex operational challenges and arrive at creative, guest-focused culinary solutions
High proficiency in culinary financial management, menu creation, and attention to detail
Sharp observational and walk-through skills
Pre-opening restaurant or hotel culinary experience strongly preferred
Background in fine dining, upscale seafood, coastal cuisine, or Marriott-brand hotel culinary operations strongly preferred
Nice to have:
Experience in the Austin, Texas market
Pre-opening restaurant or hotel culinary experience
Background in fine dining, upscale seafood, coastal cuisine, or Marriott-brand hotel culinary operations
What we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
DailyPay
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