Banquet Chef de Partie

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discounted rooms at Hyatt locations

Free colleague meals

Educational assistance

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Austin seeks a seasoned Banquet Cook Supervisor to lead a high-volume luxury kitchen team. You will execute daily BEOs, manage station prep, and mentor cooks to meet exact recipe specifications and plating standards.

This role requires 2-3 years in luxury hotel or large catering, mastery of tilt skillets, combi-ovens, and steam kettles, and a current food safety certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits within Hyatt's hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a high-volume luxury hotel or large-scale catering environment.
• Supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Current Manager's Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze, and execute daily BEOs for portions, timing, and dietary needs.
• Manage daily prep list and mentor Banquet Cooks to exact standards.
• Execute batch cooking with fine-dining aesthetics and speed.
• Enforce FIFO inventory and communicate shortages or issues promptly.
• Maintain sanitation and adhere to health regulations at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Manager's Food Safety Certification

Tools

Tilt skillets

Combi-ovens

Steam kettles

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. "

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. BEO Execution & Station Management

• Read, analyze, and execute daily BEOs to ensure exact portioning, timing, and dietary modifications are met for every function.
• Independently manage the daily prep list for your designated station, ensuring all mise en place is completed ahead of service.
• Direct and mentor Banquet Cooks on your station, ensuring they meet exact recipe specifications and plating standards.

2. High-Volume Culinary Excellence

• Execute batch cooking, precise temperature control, and bulk plating while maintaining fine-dining aesthetics and flavor profiles.
• Adapt instantly to rapid changes in guest counts, delayed event timelines, or last-minute dietary restrictions without disrupting the flow of service.
• Set up and breakdown complex banquet lines, hot boxes, and speed racks efficiently.
• Enforce strict First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation to aggressively eliminate food waste and protect department food costs.
• Communicate low inventory levels, ingredient shortages, or product quality issues immediately to the Banquet Sous Chef.
• Maximize ingredient yields through precise butchery, trimming, and batch scaling.

4. Compliance, Safety & Sanitation

• Maintain an immaculate, inspection-ready station at all times, exceeding local health department regulations.
• Accurately maintain all required temperature logs for walk-ins, hot boxes, and cooling charts.
• Enforce strict cross-contamination protocols, particularly regarding severe guest allergies.

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, restaurant + bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

The Benefits & Perks

• Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents.
• Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!
• Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in a high-volume, luxury hotel, or large-scale catering environment or 2-3 previous supervisor roles.
• Technical Skills: Mastery of large-scale cooking equipment (tilt skillets, combi-ovens, steam kettles) and strong knife skills
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of advanced culinary techniques, sauce work, and high-volume plating logistics.
• Certifications: Current Manager's Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent).

Work Ethic: Unshakeable under pressure, highly detail-oriented, and capable of standing for long hours while lifting up to 50 lbs.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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