Executive Chef

Executive Chef of Commodore Perry Estate will lead the next chapter of one of Austin’s most beloved dining destinations, overseeing the acclaimed Lutie’s Garden Restaurant and defining the culinary vision across the Estate.

This role calls for a chef of talent, taste, and creative conviction. Someone who cooks with a point of view, leads with generosity, and brings an effortless sense of style to every plate. The Executive Chef will carry forward what makes Lutie’s special; soulful, seasonal, and expressive, while evolving it into a new era of innovation and acclaim.

Set within the lush, historic grounds of the Estate, Lutie’s Garden Restaurant is a living expression of Austin’s energy: refined but relaxed, modern yet deeply connected to the land. The Executive Chef will shape a cuisine that celebrates Texas terroir, balances simplicity and sophistication, and captures the spirit of convivial, high-craft dining.

From vibrant produce to collaborations with Texas’ best farmers, ranchers, and makers, every dish will tell a story of craft, connection, and flavor. The chef will lead with curiosity, precision, and joy.  Building a kitchen culture where technique, generosity, and originality coexist beautifully.

This is an opportunity to create a restaurant that defines modern Austin dining. One that feels alive, magnetic, and unmistakably personal.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of Lutie’s Garden Restaurant, driving its culinary vision with daring creativity, technical mastery, and an unwavering devotion to ingredient integrity.

• Craft a cuisine of substance and style. Rooted in regional sourcing, elevated by global influence, and unified by a confident, original voice.

• Build and inspire a high-performance kitchen brigade, nurturing talent and fostering a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and excellence.

• Shape the broader culinary narrative of Commodore Perry Estate, ensuring every touchpoint,  from the Mansion’s breakfast to bespoke events,  carries the same artistic fingerprint as Lutie’s.

• Engage actively with guests, media, and the local community, serving as the culinary face of the Estate and a tastemaker in Austin’s dynamic food scene.

• Partner closely with leadership and ownership to ensure Lutie’s continues to achieve critical and commercial success while deepening its creative impact.

• Steward financial performance with discipline and foresight, balancing artistry with operational excellence.

• Collaborate on culinary programming and activations, from garden dinners and winemaker collaborations to chef residencies and national events that showcase Lutie’s as a destination restaurant.

 

• At least 5 years in a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef role at an acclaimed, ingredient-driven restaurant known for creativity and precision.

• A restaurant chef’s DNA.  Bold, hands-on, flavor-obsessed, and attuned to the rhythm of service and seasonality.

• Proven leadership in developing teams, driving consistency, and fostering innovation.

• Strong business and operational acumen; able to scale creativity responsibly.

• Deep respect for regional sourcing and craftsmanship; genuine connection to the land, ingredients, and community.

• Excellent communicator and storyteller.  Able to articulate a culinary vision to teams, media, and guests with authenticity and charisma.

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.

• Eligible to work in the United States.

At Auberge, we are passionate about our mission to be the best-loved operator of one-of-a-kind luxury properties and experiences.  We are a team of unique individuals who are all driven by excellence. Whatever role we play in Auberge, and wherever we work, we all live by the view that our core purpose is to enrich people’s lives -- those of our guests, our team members, our owners and the community around us. If you feel that our approach is aligned with your own passions and beliefs, then please talk to us about becoming part of our family.

4100 Red River Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. 4100 Red River Holdings LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, 4100 Red River Holdings LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.