Job Description
- Prepare and execute all menu items in accordance with established recipes, while maintaining flexibility to meet guest expectations
- Maintain a high sense of urgency during all service periods without compromising quality or consistency
- Demonstrate a refined eye for detail, ensuring every plate meets presentation and execution standards
- Constantly evaluate processes, products, and execution with a mindset of continuous improvement
- Maintain continuous productivity by actively prepping, executing, and refining throughout service—never standing idle
- Work with urgency while holding both yourself and those around you accountable to the same high standard
- Foster a culture where cooks actively support, challenge, and elevate one another
- Communicate openly and constructively—if there is a better way to execute or improve a process, it should be said and acted on
- We are not hiring robots—we are building a team of chefs who think, adapt, and contribute
- Adapt to seasonal menu changes, maintaining consistency and quality across an evolving menu
- Monitor portion control, especially with high-cost proteins, to maintain strong cost discipline
- Inspect all ingredients for freshness and quality—never settling for anything below standard
- Maintain full compliance with sanitation, safety, and food handling regulations
- Keep all kitchen, storage, and refrigeration areas clean, organized, and operating at peak efficiency
- Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and functioning
- Complete requisitions, prep lists, and production documentation accurately and on time
Chef-Driven Expectations
- Operates with a relentless work ethic—always moving, always contributing
- Brings a proactive, problem-solving mindset—identifying opportunities before they become issues
- Believes that even when something works well, it can always be better
- Maintains composure, intensity, and focus under pressure
- Takes ownership of station performance and overall kitchen standards
- Leads through consistency, discipline, and example
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of professional kitchen experience required
- Strong knife skills are essential
- Experience with fish and protein butchery is highly preferred
- Commissary and production kitchen experience is a plus
- Ability to execute consistently in both structured and evolving menu environments
Supportive Functions
- Perform general cleaning duties to maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen environment
- Maintain dry, hazard-free floors and work spaces
- Assist with cross-training, inventory movement, and operational support
- Respond quickly to spills, safety concerns, or operational needs
- Report unsafe conditions or suspicious activity immediately
- Support overall kitchen operations as directed by leadership
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong working knowledge of kitchen operations, sanitation, and safety standards
- Proficiency with kitchen equipment including ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
- Basic math skills for recipes, portioning, and requisitions
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Skilled knife handling and manual dexterity
- Ability to lift, carry, or move items up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand for extended periods in high-temperature environments
- Capability to perform consistently in fast-paced, confined kitchen spaces
What We Believe
- Shared accountability– we succeed and improve together
- Humility & kindness– respect for the craft and each other
- Creative problem solving– every challenge is an opportunity
- Collaboration & community– strong kitchens are built on strong teams
- Relentless improvement– good is never good enough
Benefits & Perks
- Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
- Employee discounts and recognition programs
- Scenic, high-end work environment
- Wellness programs and complimentary classes
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Strong, team-driven culture
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lake Austin Spa Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V) and eVerify employer
