Creative Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Training

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Free room nights and staff discounts

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Family bonding time and adoption aid

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas in Indian Wells, CA seeks a Sous Chef to manage a culinary department and support the Executive Chef across both venues. You will guide the team, uphold Hyatt quality, and coordinate events to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, culinary training, and flexibility to work across properties. Competitive salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility required.
• Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
• Assisting the team in the kitchen for day-to-day operation.
• Ensuring the highest quality of food is executed on a daily basis.
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• May manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs.
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Training

Financial management

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hyatt Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas in Indian Wells, CA seeks a Sous Chef to manage a culinary department and support the Executive Chef across both venues. You will guide the team, uphold Hyatt quality, and coordinate events to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, culinary training, and flexibility to work across properties. Competitive salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 with comprehensive benefits.