Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
• Serve as the primary cook in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Plan, coordinate, and implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring
• May manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisors and other less senior Sous Chefs
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Strong training and communication skills
• Culinary education and/or on-the-job training, hotel experience preferred

Benefits

• Hyatt Hotels & Resorts offers a clear pathway toward becoming an Executive Sous Chef
• This growth includes cross-training in Banquets, Restaurants, and Garde Manager roles
• Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Chef, gaining valuable leadership experience
• Hyatt Hotels & Resorts promotes from within, with 70% of management hired and 89% of Managing Committee promoted from within

Pay

The hourly rate for the Sous Chef position is $29.00.

Schedule

Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.