Chef de Cuisine - Hale Nalu Poolside Restaurant

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Kauai seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen operations of our poolside restaurant, creating innovative menus and guiding a talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus, train staff, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and maintain cost controls while upholding Ecosure standards. This is a full-time role based at Grand Hyatt Kauai.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse culinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, high-expectation resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily kitchen operations for restaurant, ensuring high-quality cuisine.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal updates, and special offerings.
• Train, mentor, and supervise all kitchen staff, fostering a positive and professional team culture.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and Ecosure standards.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet financial and quality goals.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Review sales and guest feedback to continuously improve menu performance and satisfaction.
• Oversee team communications and pre-shift briefings.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu development

Job description

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Culinary

Department Head/Manager

Full-time

Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Summary

Are you a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a vibrant, guest-focused environment? We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen operations of our dynamic poolside restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity to create fresh, innovative menus while inspiring a talented culinary team and delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Salary Range - $97,400 - $155,600

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily kitchen operations for restaurant, ensuring consistent execution of high‑quality cuisine

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menu development, seasonal updates, and special offerings

• Train, mentor, and supervise all kitchen staff, fostering a positive and professional team culture
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and Ecosure standards
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet financial and quality goals
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed
• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Review sales and guest feedback to continuously improve menu performance and satisfaction

Team Management & Training

• Lead, train, and mentor all kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Conduct pre‑shift briefings and maintain strong communication channels (logbooks, handover reports, etc.).
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and ECOSURE standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Oversee proper food handling, storage, and labeling procedures.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet budget and profitability goals.
• Review menu sales analysis and recommend adjustments to improve guest satisfaction and revenue.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.

Guest Experience & Collaboration

• Partner with the Restaurant Manager to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.

Address guest feedback related to food quality or dietary needs.

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.

Qualifications

3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.

• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse culinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑volume, high‑expectation resort environment.

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