Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Creative Menus

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meal during shift

RRSP matching contributions

Complimentary hotel nights

Discounts at Hyatt properties

Health and dental benefits

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Park Hyatt Toronto is seeking a Cook 1 (Junior Sous Chef) to support the kitchen under the Executive Chef, ensuring quality standards and guest satisfaction in line with Hyatt Global brand.

You will help lead the culinary team, supervise cooks, and contribute to menu development while maintaining cost control and safety standards. Benefits include shift meal, RRSP matching, free hotel nights, health and dental coverage after 90 days, and world-wide Hyatt discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience with kitchen operations and leadership.
• Ability to monitor payroll costs & overtime and supervise hourly cooks.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items to ensure quality.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt standards.
• Plan, coordinate and execute special events and holiday functions.
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, payroll, training, coaching and hiring.
• Lead the team toward exceptional guest service and satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Scheduling

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Park Hyatt Toronto is seeking a Cook 1 (Junior Sous Chef) to support the kitchen under the Executive Chef, ensuring quality standards and guest satisfaction in line with Hyatt Global brand.

You will help lead the culinary team, supervise cooks, and contribute to menu development while maintaining cost control and safety standards. Benefits include shift meal, RRSP matching, free hotel nights, health and dental coverage after 90 days, and world-wide Hyatt discounts.