Need some help on fine-ish dining in Austin

[tan319]

Hi, everyone.

My missus might be going to school in Austin and I'm scoping out the fine-ish type dining scene in Austin for possible work.

I'm a pastry chef in Abq., NM at the moment.

Is there a Coyote Cafe there?

Any info will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

[NewYorkTexan]

There was a coyote café but it closed...a few years ago.

Here is a list to start with

list of top Austin places

There could be a lot of debate about the rankings, but this should provide you with a quick overview of the Austin scene.

Edited February 6, 2004 by NewYorkTexan (log)

[claire797]

Hello Tan,

Congratulations on your possible relocation ;).

One place you might want to look into is the new Hilton. They are brand spankin' new and seem to be staffing up. A few well-known chefs from around town have migrated over there, so they must have something to offer.

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.j...ctyhocn=AUSCVHH

[claire797]

Edited so as not to look like a total moron!

Thanks Big Boy, Dan!

Edited February 7, 2004 by claire797 (log)

[BigboyDan]

Coyote Cafe came and went (laughed outta' town) in 1994-1995. The above article is from that time.

There's an enormous amount of talent in Austin, many recently laid-off due to high-end restaurant closings; and there is a large chef's school with a gazzilion students looking for externships - good luck getting a job at any kind of decent pay. The best way to go about it though, is to network with others in your job description who currently HAVE jobs.

One company that is always looking for pastry people is Whole Foods. Start there.

[foodie52]

1.My son works in the Bakehouse at Whole Foods. He wanted a pastry position, but WF does very few pastries: they farm out all the complicated stuff. So he's mixing...breads, muffins, etc. He's not real happy.

2.Four Seasons isn't hiring pastry chefs. I know that because ( see #1). Son talked to Elmar Prambs about a position. They only have 6 pastry chefs, and there's no turnover at the moment.

3. Central Market is a good place to apply to. North Lamar or South Lamar store: either one. But there's not much room for creativity. There is, however, quite a lot of turnover.

[Jaymes]

I second the suggestion to get in touch with the folks at the new Hilton downtown. There was a big article in our local newspaper about how large and wonderful the restaurant is supposed to be.

Statesman article about the new Hilton