Chef de Cuisine

Hyatt Taleo

Honolulu (HI)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 96,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & Wellbeing Reimbursement

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Discounted Parking

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Roth IRA and 401(K)

Discounted Stock Purchase

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Family Bonding Time

Adoption Assistance

Free and discounted room nights

Employee Assistance Program

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in Honolulu is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef. You will oversee daily kitchen functions, guide the culinary team, and ensure a superior guest experience across all dining venues.

The role emphasizes menu development, cost control, and guest-focused service, with opportunities to manage events and collaborate with F&B leadership.

Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations and culinary techniques.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Experience with training, scheduling and payroll basics.
Excellent communication and guest-service focus.
Willingness to be flexible with geographic and schedule needs.
Proficiency with general computer applications.
Culinary education or on-the-job training required.

Responsibilities

Act as senior culinary leader in the absence of Executive Chef.
Coordinate dining room operations with F&B staff.
Develop and implement creative menu items.
Plan and execute special events and holiday functions.
Manage hourly kitchen staff including scheduling, payroll, and training.
Lead and coach the team to deliver exceptional guest service.
Monitor production, costs, and quality daily.
Participate in marketing events for the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service orientation

Training & development

Financial management basics

Culinary operations knowledge

Geographic & schedule flexibility

General computer knowledge

Education

Culinary education or equivalent training

Job description

Chef de Cuisine | HON006842

Description

Hyatt Regency Waikiki, located on Kalakaua Avenue in the heart of Waikiki, is seeking a Chef de Cuisineto join our amazing team.

The goal of the Chef de Cuisine is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Chef de Cuisine will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Staying true to our Regency purpose begins with creating meaningful experiences. These experiences help build relationships and create lasting connections with our guest and colleagues.

The Hyatt Regency brand has a distinct brand promise, personality and guiding principles, offering a unique and differentiated experience delivered by people who care for our guests and colleagues. Our 1230 guest rooms and suites are the best home base for visitors as they seek out adventure in paradise. Our guests stay here and go everywhere.

The salary range for this position is: $76,700 – $95,900

Responsibilities include:

Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities

Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations, lounges, banquets and Food & Beverage staff

Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept

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 rolls 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

Participate in marketing events directly related to their Food & Beverage Operations

Perks:

Tuition, Fitness, and Wellbeing Reimbursement – $1000 per year after 90 days

Cell Phone and Dry Cleaning Reimbursement

Discounted Parking

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

Roth IRA and 401(K) options after meeting eligibility timeline

Discounted Stock Purchase Options after meeting eligibility timeline

Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday time and 3 additional paid days off annually for whatever you choose

Paid Family Bonding Time and Financial Adoption Assistance

Free and discounted room nights world-wide

Employee Assistance Program through Compsych

Additional discounts and partnerships via PerkSpot

Be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a company that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity, and fun. With careers spanning the globe, your perfect opportunity awaits. Discover why Hyatt is consistently ranked one of the world’s best places to work.

With more than 130,000 colleagues across more than 70 countries. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be their best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki 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.

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