Head Chef

The Menger Hotel is a distinguished establishment steeped in tradition and infused with timeless Texas charm. Located just steps from the Alamo, it stands as a true icon of Texas heritage with over 160 years of storied history. This Historic Hotels of America landmark has beautifully preserved architecture and elegant interiors that blend historic grandeur with modern comfort. The Menger Hotel is part of the Makeready collection, a company that prioritizes the health, happiness, and well-being of its team members by providing a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks such as accommodating paid time off and PTO exchange, medical, dental, and vision benefits, maternity and paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care and 401k, and a student loan repayment program among other ancillary benefits.

The Menger Hotel values an inclusive and supportive work environment where all team members can thrive as their true independent selves. It proudly embraces diversity and equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on race, color, disability, gender or sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. The company is committed to building a workplace where success is determined solely by individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.

About the Role: The Head Chef at The Menger Hotel is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within this prestigious establishment. This role demands a dynamic individual who can deliver exceptional fine dining experiences to guests by designing and implementing innovative menu plans that strike a balance between creativity, quality, and cost-efficiency. The Head Chef leads, mentors, and inspires the kitchen team to foster a collaborative environment that promotes high performance while maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards.

In addition to creative culinary leadership, the Head Chef manages food production processes, ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, and controls food costs to sustain the profitability and operational excellence of the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Head Chef or Lead Chef within a fine dining or upscale restaurant setting, and possess a deep understanding of menu planning, kitchen management, and food cost control. This role also involves collaborating with management and front-of-house teams to coordinate service and elevate guest experiences.

Overall, the Head Chef plays an essential role in driving the culinary vision of The Menger Hotel, enhancing its reputation for exceptional dining, and ensuring customer satisfaction across all service periods. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled culinary professional to contribute to a historic Texas landmark while advancing their career within a supportive and innovative organizational culture.