Chef de Cuisine

Hyatt Regency; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center, soon to become a Hyatt Regency, seeks a hands‑on Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations through a dynamic renovation. You will guide a large team, ensure exceptional food quality, and drive service excellence in a high‑volume environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in luxury hospitality, prior Sous Chef or higher experience, and proven team development abilities. Strong communication and cross‑department collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef or higher‑level kitchen leadership role.
• Proven leadership experience managing, training, and developing culinary teams in fast‑paced environments.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with cross‑department collaboration.
• Certifications such as ServSafe, TIPS, or local equivalents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations leadership.
• Supervise food preparation, plating, and presentation for consistency and quality.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff across prep, service, banquets, and events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage standards.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, scheduling, and food cost management.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Support menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Foster an inclusive, guest-centric kitchen culture aligned with brand standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Sous Chef experience

High-volume hotel

Team development

Food safety

Job description

The Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chef De Cuisine. Under new ownership, we are embarking on a dynamic renovation and rebranding journey to a Hyatt Regency, and we are looking for a passionate, hands‑on culinary leader to support our kitchen operations during this exciting period of growth. If you bring a strong culinary background, a commitment to high-quality food execution, and proven experience supporting kitchen leadership and team development in a high-volume environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in the daily leadership of culinary operations and assigned kitchen areas.
• Supervise food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation to ensure consistency, quality, and timely service standards.
• Lead, coach, train, and support culinary colleagues across prep, service, banquets, restaurant outlets, and special events.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and quality control standards, including product freshness and portioning.
• Assist with operational controls including ordering, inventory, scheduling, payroll support, and food cost management.
• Collaborate effectively with culinary, stewarding, banquet, restaurant, in‑room dining, purchasing, and other hotel departments.
• Support menu execution, development, seasonal offerings, special events, and high-volume operational needs.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, organized, and guest‑centric kitchen culture consistent with brand standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

Please be aware that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume hotel or luxury hospitality environment required.
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef or higher‑level kitchen leadership role required.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi‑outlet or large brigade kitchen operations preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing, training, and developing culinary teams in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a track record of building effective cross‑departmental relationships.
• Holds or able to obtain required certifications (e.g., San Bernardino Food Handler, ServSafe Manager, TIPS).

Availability:

The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands

Why Join Us?

At the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center, soon to become a Hyatt Regency, we are reimagining the guest experience through an exciting transformation. We take pride in fostering a culture where excellence, collaboration, and genuine hospitality thrive. As our Chef de Cuisine, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the culinary experience, inspiring a talented kitchen team, and delivering exceptional dining that reflects Hyatt's commitment to care and quality. Join us on this exciting journey and help create a premier culinary destination where your creativity, leadership, and passion for hospitality will leave a lasting impression on every guest.

Our team is built on three core values: we're trustworthy, approachable, and just the right amount of visionary. That means you can count on us, feel comfortable being yourself, and get excited about where we’re headed together. It's more than just a job—it’s a place where great people and bold ideas come together.

Manhattan Hospitality Advisors is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.