OUR CULTURE: Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with DH&R. Our associates are proud to work here!
Scope of this Position
The Driskill Hotel, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts and located in downtown Austin, is a four-star, AAA four-diamond hotel that seeks to provide the finest in service, ambiance, and hospitality.
Built as the showplace of a cattle baron in 1886, The Driskill has long been Austin's Grande Dame and a center for politics and high society.
Today, The Driskill offers deluxe accommodations and five-star dining in true Texas luxury.
It stands apart as a landmark of refined hospitality with a rich appreciation of the past and an elegant vision for the future.
The Driskill strives to maintain a working relationship with community organizations to ensure the growth and welfare of Austin and its citizens.
It is the role of the staff at The Driskill to maintain a distinguished national and international reputation.
The Driskill is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
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OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in conjunction with purchasing to ensure top quality product and price control
To plan and organize all menus in conjunction with Executive Chef
Keep food and labor costs within budget
Discuss and explain menus with all Sous Chefs
To hire quality management staff after initial screening by personnel
To work with all other Sous Chefs to produce high quality food at all times
To implement constant training of all Sous Chefs and Cooks
To make appearances at VIP parties and appearances in the restaurants in the chef’s absence.
Keep a clean and neat kitchen
Assist Pastry Chef in necessary areas
To represent the Driskill in the chef’s absence
Insure quality control in all phases of the kitchen
Maintain order and control problems associated with unexpected situations
Job Requirements
Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of ten years experience required in food industry with three years in fine dining
Responsible for organizing, supervising and coordinating the activities of cooks
Engaged in presentation and preparing menu items
Able to sauté, cook, broil and steam, fillet fish and make a variety of sauces.
Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards.
Ensures food ingredients are stored in their designated area and rotated in the proper manner, and maintains consistency of overall product
Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury.
Works efficiently and effectively to gather, wash, cut, season, cook and to store quality ingredients.
Performs a variety of butchering tasks, such as trimming, and cutting.
Prioritizes and organized tasks for speed and quality assurance.
Perform other kitchen duties as required.
Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
Assists in training and leadership development of culinary staff.
Ability to work under pressure an take initiative in a fast paced environment
Must have a neat appearance and be well groomed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Occasionally lifting or pushing up to 50 lbs.
Compensation
Salary
Highly Competitive Salary
Bonus
Yes
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Yes
Personal Leave
Yes
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Matching 401k - immediately vested
Company Hotel Travel Benefits
Medical Flex Spending Accounts
Employee Referral Program up to $5,000
Fantastic Work Environment
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Personal Leave
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
The Driskill Hotel, managed by Destination Hotel & Resorts and located in downtown Austin, is a four star, AAA four-diamond that seeks to provide the finest in service, ambiance and hospitality.
Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas has long been Austin's Grande Dame and a center for politics and high society.
Today, The Driskill Hotel offers deluxe accommodations and five-star dining in true Texas luxury. It stands apart as a landmark of refined hospitality with rich appreciation of the past and an elegant vision for the future.
The Driskill strives to maintain a working relationship with community organizations to ensure the growth and welfare of Austin and it's citizens. It is the role of the staff at the Driskill to maintain a distiguished national and international reputation.
The lobby of The Driskill Hotel sets the initial tone of comfort and elegance with three-story columns framing a marble floor and stained-glass dome ceiling.
Guests select from 188 rooms and suites distributed between the Historic Wing - with soaring ceilings, elaborate woodwork and balconies- and the Traditional Wing, built in 1929 and featuring art deco styling and the colors of the Texas Hill Country.
All accommodations at The Driskill Hotel include original art, ornate beds, dramatic draperies and high-speed Internet access. The opulence continues in theme suites such as the Cattle Baron's Suite, the Yellow Rose Bridal Suite and the Renaissance Bridal Suite.
Under the direction of Executive Chef Josh Watkins, the renowned Driskill Grill and 1886 Café & Bakery add to the The Driskill Hotel's status as a favored gathering place, while its grand function rooms impress delegates with their high-tech capabilities and elegant appointments.
A well-equipped Business Center takes care of everyday office needs and a Fitness Studio addresses guests' physical well-being with workout areas, a stretching room, two massage tables and a sauna.
Hospitality as a fine art requires experience, attention to detail and discretion. At The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas, the staff strives to make every moment of every visit a masterpiece.
Why People Like to Work for Us
WHO WE ARE:
Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development.
Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide. Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size.
This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business.
OUR CULTURE:
Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with Destination Hotels & Resorts.
Casual/3 meal