Banquet Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Path to Exec Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen environment in a Hyatt property. The role emphasizes training, cost control, and delivering consistent, quality products to guests in a timely manner.

Hyatt promotes from within and supports career growth from Sous Chef to Executive roles through hands-on leadership and banquet, restaurant, and garde manager training, with strong emphasis on internal advancement.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service.
• Culinary education and/or on the job training; hotel experience preferred.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce a consistent, quality product meeting guests’ needs in a timely manner.
• Capable of assuming department responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Assist with department training and leadership responsibilities.
• Participate in the promotion from within with internal career development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Cost control

Training

Culinary knowledge

Hospitality experience

Education

Culinary education

Hotel/restaurant experience

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen environment in a Hyatt property. The role emphasizes training, cost control, and delivering consistent, quality products to guests in a timely manner.

Hyatt promotes from within and supports career growth from Sous Chef to Executive roles through hands-on leadership and banquet, restaurant, and garde manager training, with strong emphasis on internal advancement.