Banquet Sous Chef: Lead Creative Menus & Guest Events

Hyatt Regency; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Reston is seeking a Sous Chef to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. You may be responsible for the entire operation in the Executive Chef's absence.

The ideal candidate will monitor the daily functions of the culinary department, guide the culinary team and ensure a positive guest experience through excellent service and high-quality dishes.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations and standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationships.
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to produce consistent quality promptly.
• Strong training and communication skills.
• Culinary education and/or on-the-job training; hotel experience preferred.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
• Act as liaison between culinary division and other hotel departments.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Develop and implement creative menu items adhering to Hyatt standards.
• Plan, coordinate and implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen staff through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• Possibly manage other senior Sous Chef roles.
• Lead and coach the team toward exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost and quality daily.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Training

Financial management

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hyatt Regency Reston is seeking a Sous Chef to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. You may be responsible for the entire operation in the Executive Chef's absence.

The ideal candidate will monitor the daily functions of the culinary department, guide the culinary team and ensure a positive guest experience through excellent service and high-quality dishes.