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Crescent Hotels and Resorts Sous Chef in Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Description
Sous Chef | Horseshoe Bay Resort
Location: Horseshoe Bay, TX (Texas Hill Country)
The lake life is calling! The award-winning Culinary Team at Horseshoe Bay Resort—a premier 4-Diamond luxury destination—is searching for a talented Sous Chef to join our leadership roster.
We are looking for a Culinary Operator: a leader who blends the creative soul of an artisan scratch kitchen with the logistical precision of a resort executive. Whether you are leading a high-intensity dinner service, managing complex labor relations, or engineering a menu that lowers food costs by 10%, you are the guardian of the "Aggressive Hospitality" that defines our 17,000-acre paradise.
The Impact You’ll Make: Culinary & Operational Leadership
You are accountable for the overall success of daily kitchen operations, balancing high-level creative talent with rigorous financial and personnel management.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence: Supervise all kitchen areas and shift operations to ensure consistent, high-quality production across multiple outlets (Casual to Fine Dining) and high-volume banquet venues.
Team Development & Mentorship: Manage the "Full Lifecycle" of the culinary team. Act as a hands-on mentor, developing training programs for everyone from dishwashers to lead line cooks. Experience navigating both union and non-union environments to maintain a "food-good" culture is essential.
Service Flow Mastery: Command the line during peak hours. You will lead AM prep teams through meticulous staging and PM teams through high-octane services, ensuring every plate meets 4-Diamond presentation standards.
Strategic Menu Innovation: Develop seasonal à la carte menus and daily scratch features with a focus on innovation and dietary inclusivity (e.g., Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegan).
Financial Stewardship: Manage the operating budget with surgical precision. You are responsible for inventory forecasting, menu costing, and labor optimization, with a proven ability to maintain food costs (target 25%) and maximize profitability.
Event & Banquet Execution: Oversee the logistics, preparation, and execution of high-profile weddings, corporate events, and festivals, ranging from delicate upscale plating to large-scale buffet service.
Compliance & Safety: Serve as a HACCP delegate and safety champion. Maintain strict compliance with all local, state, and federal (Health Department/OSHA) regulations.
What You Bring to the Team
The Pedigree: A 2-year culinary degree with 2 years of professional leadership, OR 4+ years in an upscale/high-volume leadership role. Experience in multi-unit resort management or high-revenue ($5M+) independent restaurants is highly preferred.
Technical Mastery: Expert knowledge of scratch-kitchen techniques, wood-fired cooking, and flavor profiling. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Agilysys (preferred).
The "Player-Coach" Mindset: A passion for hands-on training and the ability to solve complex operational problems under pressure while modeling professional behavior.
Logistical Fluency: Advanced skills in vendor management (local and national), labor scheduling, and end-of-night inventory reconciliation.
Requirements
Must be 18+ years of age.
ServSafe Manager Certificate and Food Handler’s Certificate required.
Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory MVR for resort insurability.
Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Perks of the Paradise Life
We empower our leaders with a comprehensive rewards package.
Live & Play: Subsidized associate housing, shuttle service, and limited access to world-class golf and resort amenities.
Dining & Travel: Weekly meal subsidies and deep discounts at over 100 Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties nationwide.
Career Growth: Access to our Manager in Training (MIT) program and scheduled reviews/raises.
Full Insurance & Security: Comprehensive Health (Medical/Dental/Vision), 401k with employer match, and Disability/Critical Illness protection.
Ready to take the next step? If you are a disciplined leader with the heart of a chef and the mind of an operator, apply today to lead our world-class team in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Preferred
Bachelors or better
Associates or better
Some college or better
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