About This Role
The Role
This Line Cook position at the JW Marriott in Austin, TX is actually a development role. You'll work as a Sous Chef in training, which means when the Sous Chef is out, you're running the show. You'll learn the full job ; from mentoring Entry and Senior Line Cooks to managing daily production in the food outlet. You'll check food freshness, follow recipes and portion records, and help keep food cost and labor cost on track. Guest feedback scores matter here, and you'll actively work to improve them. Cooperation and respect among coworkers isn't optional ; it's how the place runs. And yeah, you'll do other duties as assigned too.
What You'll Be Doing Day to Day
- Step in as Sous Chef when they're out ; you'll handle the full scope of that job
- Mentor Entry Line Cooks, Senior Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards
- Follow company F&B procedures, health department rules, and federal guidelines
- Keep food cost and labor cost where they should be
- Check that ingredients and foods are fresh; make sure recipes and portion use records are followed
- Pay attention to guest feedback and do what's needed to improve rankings
- Build a climate where people treat each other with respect
What You Need to Bring
- Knowledge of all cooking and preparation equipment
- Basic cooking chops ; sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, breakfast cookery
- Culinary education or an apprenticeship? Nice, but not required
- You'll stand and move at a fast pace for long stretches ; that's the reality of a kitchen
Schedule Details
This role comes with advanced scheduling through an app, so you can swap or pick up shifts easily. It's built to help you find better balance while you pursue your thing in food and beverage.
What's In It for You
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting Day 1
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- DailyPay option ; get paid when you want
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) that rolls over
- Free wellness tools
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel/entertainment
- Multiple hotels in each market means more paths to grow
How to Apply
Send in your application through JobXi. Make sure your resume reflects the cooking skills and equipment knowledge listed here.
Job Location
Austin, TX