Garrison Executive Chef

Fairmont Austin is Austin's largest luxury hotel property, boasting 1,048 guestrooms and suites along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Located in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States, Fairmont Austin stands as a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers seeking exceptional accommodations and services. It is part of the worldwide Accor group, a global leader in hospitality known for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee growth. Accor supports its employees by offering opportunities aligned with their personalities and career aspirations, encouraging continuous learning and development during their journey with the company. At Fairmont Austin, the workplace culture emphasizes teamwork, respect, and passion, providing a vibrant setting where Heartists, as the team members are called, strive to deliver unforgettable guest experiences while feeling valued and inspired.

The role of Restaurant Executive Chef at Fairmont Austin is a prestigious leadership position reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This role combines creative culinary artistry with operational management to deliver an exceptional dining experience that positions the hotel as a market leader in the local restaurant industry. The Executive Chef is responsible for designing innovative menus that showcase artistic culinary talents and set food trends that appeal to guests and locals alike. A strong focus is placed on maintaining high standards of food culture and safety compliance, overseeing daily kitchen operations, and leading a diverse culinary team. This position is also central to strategic decisions including food cost management, inventory control, budgeting, and team scheduling. Collaboration with marketing and public relations teams to boost restaurant revenue is a critical part of the responsibilities.

Additional duties include training and developing team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment, and driving initiatives to improve guest satisfaction scores. The Executive Chef also supports menu development aligning with banquet concepts, guest feedback, and overarching food cost objectives. Maintaining kitchen facilities to meet health and safety regulations and participating in department head meetings embody the operational stewardship expected. Physical demands of the job include frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional activities such as kneeling, pushing, pulling, stair climbing, or ladder use. As an inclusive employer, Fairmont Austin and Accor promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create a welcoming workplace for all employees. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about culinary excellence and leadership within the vibrant hospitality industry.