Executive Sous Chef

About the Organization

Hotel Saint Augustine, part of Bunkhouse Hotels, is located at the center of the Montrose district across from the Menil Collection campus near the Menil Drawing Institute in Houston. The property features 71 hotel rooms and suites, a restaurant, a small event space, an intimate lobby bar, and a cloistered circular courtyard pool. Inspired by the spirit of the museum collection and Houston itself, the hotel embodies a duality of old world and new, celebrating rich diversity and forward-thinking sensibility.

About the Role

The Sous Chef will collaborate closely with the broader food and beverage operations team to maintain and improve culinary operations. Working directly with—and in the absence of—the Executive Chef, you will support daily functions of the culinary department, provide guidance to the culinary team, and ensure a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Act as a liaison between all departments within the culinary division and other hotel departments.
• Supervise departmental Sous Chefs, providing guidance on the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring.
• Lead and coach the team toward achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality, and consistency daily to ensure financial performance and control.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training, and goal setting.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, financial management, and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on-the-job training and hotel culinary experience.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K with company match.
• Free room nights and discounted/friends & family room rates.
• Free parking.
• Generous paid time off.
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as complimentary Headspace.
• Discounts at various retailers (Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and more).