Creative Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Guest Experience

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Free room nights

Discounted room rates for friends &amp

family

Free parking

Headspace wellbeing program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston, TX, seeks an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our culinary team and support the Executive Chef in daily operations. You will oversee kitchen functions, mentor staff, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences across events and restaurant service.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, culinary training, and a passion for high-quality, timely food preparations in a fast-paced hotel setting. Hyatt brand standards guide menu development and operations.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary education and/or hotel culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Liaise between all culinary and hotel departments.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and advise on preparation and cooking of items.
• Develop and implement menu items adhering to Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan and coordinate events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen staff through scheduling, payroll, training and hiring.
• Lead and coach team towards guest service and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, cost, and quality to ensure financial performance.
• Ensure safety and sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings and training.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Leadership

Communication

Training

Hospitality

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston, TX, seeks an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our culinary team and support the Executive Chef in daily operations. You will oversee kitchen functions, mentor staff, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences across events and restaurant service.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, culinary training, and a passion for high-quality, timely food preparations in a fast-paced hotel setting. Hyatt brand standards guide menu development and operations.