Chef De Cuisine

Job Title: Chef de Cuisine
Location: Tillie’s Restaurant at Camp Lucy Resort – Dripping Springs, TX
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join a Culinary Legacy on the Texas Hill Country’s Most Scenic Estate

Tillie’s Restaurant, the crown jewel of Camp Lucy Resort, is seeking a passionate and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead a section of our kitchen with excellence, creativity, and integrity. Our restaurant is known for crafting unforgettable dining experiences that fuse world-class cuisine with the natural beauty and soulful energy of our historic Hill Country property.

About the Role

As Chef de Cuisine, you will be a critical leader within our culinary team, managing a key area of our kitchen while upholding the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. You will be instrumental in training and inspiring junior chefs, ensuring a seamless kitchen operation, and contributing to the continued evolution of our innovative, globally inspired menu.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage a specific kitchen station with precision and consistency
• Prepare and execute dishes in accordance with Tillie’s standards of excellence
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient workstation at all times
• Work aside the F&B Director on menu development and daily specials
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards are met consistently
• Work efficiently under pressure while meeting service deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar role within a high-end or fine dining kitchen
• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• High standards for cleanliness, organization, and detail
• Creative flair and a passion for delivering unforgettable culinary experiences
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment

Why Tillie’s at Camp Lucy?

• Be part of a celebrated resort known for its commitment to quality, service, and innovation
• Work with a passionate, creative, and supportive culinary team
• Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Camp Lucy’s 280-acre estate
• Opportunity for career growth within a dynamic hospitality company
• 120 hours PTO to explore the Hill Country’s trails, rivers, and tacos.
• Discounts across Camp Lucy + Whim Hospitality (yes, that includes spa treatments).
• Nine Paid holidays
• Health insurance including dental and vision

Ready to bring your skills to a place where culinary artistry meets breathtaking beauty?
Apply now and help us continue writing the next chapter in Tillie’s story.