Chef de Cuisine: Lead Luxury Dining & Culinary Team

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead all culinary operations for Tía Carmen and Carmocha. You will drive menu execution, uphold brand standards, and deliver exceptional dining experiences within Hyatt’s culinary leadership framework.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and emphasizes labor productivity, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure premium guest satisfaction across multiple outlets and resort initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale, luxury, or high-volume restaurant environments.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, food cost controls, labor management, and productivity metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of restaurant profitability, labor productivity, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• ServSafe Manager Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for two restaurant concepts, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Execute menus and culinary standards while upholding Hyatt service and operational expectations.
• Ensure top quality, presentation, taste, and consistency across dishes.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop seasonal features and special events.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop culinary staff at all levels.
• Monitor food quality, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Oversee productivity, labor planning, and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead all culinary operations for Tía Carmen and Carmocha. You will drive menu execution, uphold brand standards, and deliver exceptional dining experiences within Hyatt’s culinary leadership framework.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and emphasizes labor productivity, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure premium guest satisfaction across multiple outlets and resort initiatives.