TASKFORCE SOUS CHEF- CARPENTER HOTEL

About Carpenter Hotel and the Sous Chef Role:

Carpenter Hotel is a vibrant South Austin hotel that opened its doors in the fall of 2018, nestled in a unique setting amidst an old pecan grove at the edge of Zilker Park. This hotel offers guests a tranquil environment surrounded by lush greenery while being conveniently located within walking distance to Lady Bird Lake, downtown Austin, and numerous other attractions in the city. The property boasts 93 charming rooms each equipped with private terraces, a relaxing pool with a community deck, and the Q Hut pavilion to offer guests exceptional leisure spaces. Dining is a significant highlight at Carpenter Hotel, featuring an all-day Coffee Bar and a restaurant called Carpenters Hall, which serves up tantalizing fare for patrons both on the patio and in the dining rooms.

As one of the key culinary leaders at Carpenter Hotel, the Sous Chef plays a crucial role in exceeding guest expectations through exemplary kitchen management, menu planning, and food preparation. This position involves hands-on leadership to ensure superior execution of all menu items while maintaining high standards for spotless kitchen equipment and facility cleanliness. The Sous Chef collaborates closely with the culinary team and wider hotel staff to foster a culture that reflects the company’s core values, enhancing the reputation of the hotel through exceptional food quality and service standards. Furthermore, this role demands excellent communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and a profound commitment to upholding Bunkhouse policies and values.

The Sous Chef’s responsibilities span a range of tasks including supervising food preparation, ordering and inventory control, and continuous quality assurance to deliver an outstanding dining experience. They will also be pivotal in supporting the cultural identity of Carpenter Hotel by embodying and promoting the company’s vision and values in every decision they make. Carpenter Hotel offers a supportive work environment with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K plans with company matching, free room nights, discounted room rates for friends and family, generous paid time off, and additional well-being initiatives like a complimentary subscription to Headspace.

This full-time role is ideal for culinary professionals who are passionate about leadership in the hospitality industry and who thrive in a dynamic hotel environment where creativity, quality, and teamwork are paramount. The position encourages innovation in menu development while requiring strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations, making it a pivotal part of the hotel’s success in hospitality excellence. Joining Carpenter Hotel as a Sous Chef means becoming part of a dedicated team that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, helping the hotel maintain its standing as a beloved South Austin destination.