Banquet Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free room nights

401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%)

Paid time off

Paid family bonding time

Tuition Reimbursement

Free colleague meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Park Hyatt Washington, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, seeks an experienced Banquet Chef to lead the banquet team and maintain luxury standards for gatherings in Washington, DC.

You will supervise kitchen operations during events, develop creative menu items, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and ensure flawless guest experiences while upholding Hyatt's renowned hospitality and brand values.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of all kitchen operations and high standards of quality.
• Proven leadership, communication, organization, and team-building skills.
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and guest service.
• Proficiency in general computer knowledge for restaurant systems.
• Commitment to exceeding guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to consistently produce quality dishes on tight schedules.
• Strong training and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet team and coordinate with Executive Chef to maintain Hyatt brand standards.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations during events and shifts.
• Ensure highest quality and consistency of food across banquets.
• Serve as liaison between culinary and other hotel departments.
• Supervise preparation and cooking of diverse items.
• Develop creative menu items aligned with brand guidelines.
• Plan and execute special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen staff schedules, payroll, training, and coaching.
• Mentor junior chefs and lead by example to guest service excellence.

Skills

Kitchen operations mastery

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Training experience

Financial management

Customer service

Computer literacy

Guest satisfaction focus

Timely production

Training & coaching

Education

Culinary degree or related hotel experience

Job description

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\"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.\"

Park Hyatt Washington is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to join Park Hyatt Washington’s culinary team. Join us for this opportunity to be part of an elite luxury service team and discover why Hyatt has continually earned the Great Places to Work designation.

Key Responsibilities

Our Banquet Chef is responsible for managing the banquet team and working with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement, and maintain quality standards. In some instance, the Banquet Chef will be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef. The ideal Banquet Chef will monitor the daily functions of the banquet team, including supporting and guiding the banquet team, to ensure a positive banquet guest experience.

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
• Assisting the team in the kitchen for day-to-day operation
• Ensuring the highest quality of food is executed on a daily basis
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Plan, coordinate & 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 supervisor 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

Starting Salary

Starting salary range is $76,000 - $82,500, depending on experience and qualifications, subject to culinary cooking test.

We offer excellent benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
• Free room nights, colleague discount rates, and friends & family room rates
• 401(k) retirement matching plan (up to 4%)
• Paid time off
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

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 degree or related hotel experience
• Full-time flexible schedule availability, including weekends and holidays

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