Cuisine Leader: Innovate Menus & Elevate Guest Experience

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee daily kitchen operations at a luxury resort setting. You will lead culinary teams, design innovative menus, and ensure exceptional food quality and presentation in line with the Hyatt brand.

This role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within upscale environments, a culinary degree, and ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role in a high-volume upscale restaurant or luxury resort.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication abilities.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring efficiency and consistency in food preparation.
• Develop and implement innovative menus aligned with guest preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation and health regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team and manage staffing levels.
• Manage food costs, labor, and overall kitchen budgeting.
• Collaborate with procurement to source ingredients while maintaining cost control.
• Participate in resort events, private dining and special culinary experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee daily kitchen operations at a luxury resort setting. You will lead culinary teams, design innovative menus, and ensure exceptional food quality and presentation in line with the Hyatt brand.

This role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within upscale environments, a culinary degree, and ServSafe certification.