Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
wellness programs
Job Description
Zachry Hotels is a distinguished hospitality company based in San Antonio, Texas, known for its extensive expertise in the development, management, and ownership of hospitality assets. The company prides itself on delivering extraordinary service that is tailored specifically to the needs of each market and its guests. With a longstanding history of success, Zachry Hotels focuses on creating profitable managed assets, renovating existing properties, and developing new hotel properties that enhance the guest experience. The organization is firmly rooted in core values of service and accountability, emphasizing doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Zachry... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary experience including leadership roles
- Experience in upscale hotel, resort, or multi-outlet restaurant settings
- Formal culinary training or equivalent experience
- Strong leadership and staff development abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and safety standards
- Ability to communicate effectively and solve problems
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Current ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role such as sous chef or executive sous chef
- Experience in an upscale hotel, resort, or multi-outlet restaurant environment
- Formal culinary training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong leadership and staff development skills
- In-depth knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety standards, and kitchen operations
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent
Job Duties
- Assist the executive chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations including all food preparation and service for dining outlets, banquets, and in-room dining services
- Supervise, train, and mentor culinary staff including sous chefs, line cooks, and stewards
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and taste are consistently delivered
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and local health regulations (HACCP compliance)
- Monitor and control food and labor costs to meet budgetary goals
- Contribute to menu planning, recipe development, and special event/menu execution
- Coordinate with the purchasing team on food orders and inventory control
- ensure freshness and consistency of all ingredients
- Act as the kitchen lead in the absence of the executive chef
- Support scheduling, forecasting, and labor management systems
- Foster a positive work environment by modeling professionalism and teamwork
- Comply with all company policies and procedures at all times
- Perform any other job duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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