Sushi Chef / Itamae – Live Prep & Show Cooking

Jacqueline Barcelona; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hyatt hotel rates for staff

Discounts at restaurants and bars

Employee dining room access

Wellbeing platform

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Barcelona is seeking a skilled, motivated Demi Chef de Cuisine to join our Culinary team. You will prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes, support the Chef de Partie, and ensure mise en place for service in a luxury hotel setting.

This permanent role offers growth within a world-class kitchen, with opportunities to collaborate across hotel outlets and events, while maintaining HACCP standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role, preferably in luxury hotel or premium restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food prep, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organizational skills for busy services.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in accordance with Grand Hyatt Barcelona's recipes and presentation standards.
• Support the Chef de Partie in the daily organization of the kitchen and ensure all mise en place is ready for service.
• Manage your assigned tasks efficiently and contribute to a smooth service across the hotel's restaurants, banqueting operations, and events.
• Ensure consistency in the quality, presentation, and portioning of every dish.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor the correct storage, labeling, and rotation of products to minimize food waste.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and storage spaces clean and properly organized.
• Work closely with the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams, contributing to a positive and professional working environment.
• Support junior team members when needed and help maintain consistent kitchen standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Cooking techniques

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

HACCP / Food safety

Team player

Flexible hours

Hospitality passion

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location La Rambla 111, Carrer del Pintor Fortuny 4-6, Barcelona Barce 8001, Spain

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Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests' service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

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Description

At Grand Hyatt Barcelona, one of the city's newest luxury landmarks, we are seeking a skilled, motivated, and passionate Demi Chef de Cuisine to join our exceptional Culinary team. If you have a strong culinary foundation, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to create memorable gastronomic moments, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a world-class environment.

This role is offered under a permanent contract.

What You Will Do

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in accordance with Grand Hyatt Barcelona's recipes and presentation standards.
• Support the Chef de Partie in the daily organization of the kitchen and ensure all mise en place is ready for service.
• Manage your assigned tasks efficiently and contribute to a smooth service across the hotel's restaurants, banqueting operations, and events.
• Ensure consistency in the quality, presentation, and portioning of every dish.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor the correct storage, labeling, and rotation of products to minimize food waste.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and storage spaces clean and properly organized.
• Work closely with the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams, contributing to a positive and professional working environment.
• Support junior team members when needed and help maintain consistent kitchen standards.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Previous professional experience in a similar culinary position, ideally in a luxury hotel or premium restaurant environment.
• Solid knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently during busy services.
• Knowledge of HACCP requirements, food safety procedures, and kitchen best practices.
• Positive attitude, team spirit, and willingness to continue learning.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for hospitality and for creating memorable culinary experiences.

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At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. Our values, Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing, guide our culture and define how we work together.

Becoming part of Hyatt means joining a global family where diversity is celebrated and authenticity is encouraged.

What You'll Love About Working With Us

• Special Hyatt hotel rates for you, your family, and friends from day one.
• Discounts at our restaurants and bars.
• Access to an employee dining room offering balanced and varied meals.
• Free access to a wellbeing and mental health platform.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development across Hyatt worldwide.

Be Part of Something GRAND

With more than 1,150 hotels in over 70 countries and a global reputation as a Great Place to Work, Hyatt is a vibrant community of cultures and experiences.

Join the Grand Hyatt Barcelona Culinary team and help us craft unforgettable experiences.

Primary Location: ES-Barcelona

Organization: Grand Hyatt Barcelona

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: BAR

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.