Cold Kitchen Lead for Garde Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

Life Insurance & 401K with Matching

Employee Meal & Parking

Free room nights & discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Garde Manager Chef at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas to oversee cold kitchen operations, ensuring quality, presentation, and Hyatt standards across outlets. You will lead prep, recipes, and production while collaborating with outlets throughout the property.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in culinary roles, strong knowledge of cold cuisine, and commitment to food safety. Flexible scheduling and professional growth are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience, preferably in hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurants.
• Strong knowledge of cold food preparation, charcuterie, salads, seafood presentations, and banquet production.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Garde Manager production, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Develop recipes, specifications, and production procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt standards and health regulations.
• Lead daily mise en place and cold kitchen planning.
• Provide cross-outlet support for venues as needed.
• Train and mentor culinary staff.
• Monitor food cost, waste, and inventory with FIFO.
• Promote safety and sanitation across the kitchen.

Skills

Cold prep

Charcuterie

Banquet production

Multi-outlet cooking

Food safety HACCP

Flexible schedule

Teamwork & communication

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Garde Manager Chef at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas to oversee cold kitchen operations, ensuring quality, presentation, and Hyatt standards across outlets. You will lead prep, recipes, and production while collaborating with outlets throughout the property.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in culinary roles, strong knowledge of cold cuisine, and commitment to food safety. Flexible scheduling and professional growth are expected.