Creative Sous Chef — Lead Menu & Kitchen Ops

Park Hyatt; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Employee Meal

Complimentary hotel nights

Medical Insurance

Paid holidays

401K with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead a culinary station and collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain Hyatt-brand quality and guest satisfaction. The role emphasizes staff guidance, menu innovation, and event coordination within a busy hospitality environment.

The candidate will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and contribute to a positive guest experience through excellent culinary execution.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with training and basic financial management.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary education and/or on-the-job training; hotel experience preferred.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
• Liaise between culinary and other hotel departments.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various 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.
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency daily.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Training

Financial management

Education

Culinary education

Tools

General computer knowledge

Job description

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead a culinary station and collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain Hyatt-brand quality and guest satisfaction. The role emphasizes staff guidance, menu innovation, and event coordination within a busy hospitality environment.

The candidate will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and contribute to a positive guest experience through excellent culinary execution.