Cook - Garrison Venue
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Accor scores B on the Alion truth index.
Your team and working environment:
Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.
Why work for Accor?
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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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At Garrison, we believe exceptional dining experiences begin with exceptional people. As a Cook, you will execute every dish with precision, consistency, and pride while contributing to a culture of craftsmanship, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Working alongside an accomplished culinary team, you will help to create memorable guest experiences through seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and genuine hospitality. Reporting to the Garrison Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
- Execute every dish with consistency, precision, and attention to detail.
- Taste and season food throughout production to ensure every place meets Garrison standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and disciplined workstation throughout each shift.
- Demonstrate proficiency in core culinary techniques while continuously developing new skills.
- Develop a thorough understanding of menu items, ingredients, allergens, sourcing stories, and seasonal changes.
- Prepare all food according to Garrison recipes, plating standards, and quality expectations.
- Support teammates during service while communicating professionally and respectfully.
- Maintain impeccable sanitation, food safety, and temperature logging standards.
- Properly rotate, label, and store all products to minimize waste.
- Ensure all EHC and ServeSafe standards are followed supporting the direction of your Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties. Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
- Participate in daily lineups, tastings, menu education, and culinary development sessions.
- Take ownership of your station and contribute ideas that improve quality and efficiency.
What is in it for you:
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
- Complimentary shift meal
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- 1-3 years of experience in a fine dining, luxury hotel, or chef-driven restaurant preferred.
- Passion for seasonal ingredients and culinary excellence.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
- Team-first attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Physical Demands
This position requires:
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling.
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V