Pitmaster

ALBERT HOTEL is hiring for a BBQ PITMASTER

Albert Hotel is located on a three-acre site from 242 to 248 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX. The hotel itself is tucked away from Main Street located behind the original historic buildings, creating a peaceful escape offering quiet sophistication just off bustling Main Street. The hotel has 110 guest rooms, including bunkrooms, suites, and a private house, and each room will have tailored amenities, custom-designed furniture, and little extras to make guests feel at home. The property has three restaurants, one bar, a private dining room, and will offer in-room dining. Guests can enjoy the inviting outdoor lagoon-style pool, a fitness center, and a 2,000 sq. foot full-service spa. The property is ideal for hosting events, with a 3,600 square-foot event space and a 1,200 square-foot mezzanine deck and event lawn.

What you'll do:

• Provide leadership and management support to staff while overseeing day-to-day operations
• Plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of
  ingredients and anticipated volume
• Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff; instruct the team in the preparation, cooking, and
  presentation of menu items while overseeing food quality
• Inspect food preparation, storage, serving areas, and equipment to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling
  practices; ensure employees follow standards and regulations
• Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation; verify quantity and
  quality of received products
• Assist with estimating the amount and cost of required ingredients and supplies; meet with sales
  representatives to negotiate prices and order supplies
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items based on food, labor, and overhead costs; maintain
  budgets to optimize expense structures
• Follow inventory standards and procedures to consistently conduct accurate inventory
• Perform personnel actions such as scheduling, training, hiring, and terminating team members
• Ensure staff has a complete understanding of their job requirements and sufficient training before holding
  them accountable for results
• Meet with members of the sales team and executive chef to discuss menus for special events as needed
• Identify problems before they arise and implement plans of action to address these issues
• Adhere to and enforce all national, state, and local regulations in regard to labor and food
  safety/sanitation
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition; arrange preventative
  maintenance and equipment purchases and repairs as needed
• Ensure immediate response is given to guest comments and concerns and apply corrective measures
  when necessary

Who you are:

• You have experience as a Sous Chef in a small to midsize restaurant
• You have 2 years of pit management experience
• You have experience with BOH operations such as costing, scheduling, purchasing, etc.
• You are passionate about BBQ and are well-versed in many styles
• You have previously led teams of 3-10 other individuals
• You care about how and from where the food you cook is sourced/selected
• You desire a role with Operational duties but want to also be involved in working the pit

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Discounts at our shops, hotels local partnership

ABOUT NEW WATERLOO

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.