Culinary | Executive Sous Chef - Task Force

Hyatt Regency Dfw; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discounted Hyatt rooms

Free colleague meals

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, operating Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos, Austin, TX, seeks an Executive Sous Chef (Task Force) to lead culinary operations across breakfast, lunch, and select dinner services. You will be hands-on on the line, drive daily kitchen performance, and partner with senior leadership to optimize cost controls and guest experiences.

You are a strong, organized leader with a background in branded restaurant environments and a drive to grow into Chef de Cuisine within 1–2

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of leadership experience in a high‑volume restaurant or hotel culinary environment.
• Experience leading breakfast and brunch service strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast, lunch, and select dinner services with a hands‑on presence on the line.
• Expedite during peak service periods and ensure smooth execution.
• Supervise preparation and cooking of food items, ensuring quality and timing.
• Maintain strong BOH/FOH communication and cross‑department collaboration.
• Support senior culinary leadership by assuming day‑to‑day management responsibilities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and holiday functions.
• Develop and implement creative menu items aligned with Hyatt standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Breakfast leadership

Brunch service

Inventory management

Scheduling & labor

Food cost control

Coaching & training

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Birchstreet

Job description

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Culinary | Executive Sous Chef - Task Force

Thompson Hotels Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos US - TX - Austin

Culinary

Department Head/Manager

Full-time

Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Summary

The Role

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Arriba Abajo is a Cantina-themed Bar and Restaurant, inside the Thompson and Tommie Austin, two premier lifestyle hotels in Downtown Austin – This new concept will open in early Spring to include 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and lounge space, multiple venue’s for private events and the pool deck servicing hotel guests and Residents.

This position is designed as a stepping stone toward a Chef de Cuisine role within 1–2 years for the right individual. This leader is hands‑on, service‑focused, and responsible for driving daily culinary operations, supporting financial performance, and developing a strong, engaged kitchen team within a branded restaurant environment inside a lifestyle hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Leadership & Operations

Lead breakfast, lunch, and select dinner services with a hands‑on presence on the line

Expedite during peak service periods and ensure smooth execution

Supervise preparation and cooking of food items, ensuring quality, consistency, and timing

Maintain strong BOH/FOH communication and cross‑department collaboration

Support senior culinary leadership by assuming day‑to‑day management responsibilities

Act as liaison between culinary and other hotel departments

Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and holiday functions

Develop and implement creative menu items aligned with Hyatt and brand standards

Operational Ownership

Own ordering, inventory, and vendor communication

Manage weekly scheduling and labor alignment

Conduct monthly inventory and monitor food cost

Build and maintain pars, prep lists, and structured line check systems

Monitor daily food production, ordering and quality standards

Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

Assist in managing food cost and reducing waste

Align staffing levels to forecasted volume and labor targets

Maintain awareness of budget goals and operational efficiencies

Ensure proper use of Hyatt purchasing systems

Train, mentor, and coach culinary team members

Manage hourly kitchen employees including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring

May supervise culinary supervisors and other junior Sous Chefs

Participate in hiring and onboarding efforts

Lead the team toward exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction results

Build a culture of urgency, accountability, pride, and professionalism

Model Hyatt values and brand standards while fostering team growth and retention

Who You Are

A hands‑on leader who prefers being in service, not behind a desk

Confident expediting and running busy brunch services

Organized and systems‑mind‑ed (pars, prep lists, line checks, station readiness)

Calm under pressure with strong communication skills

Financially aware and operationally accountable

Motivated to grow into a Chef de Cuisine role

Energized by a branded restaurant environment within a lifestyle hotel

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing your personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant + bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193‑king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by our re‑imagined cantina-themed restaurant, a 13,000 sq ft. indoor and outdoor oasis as well as The 5th Street Diner + The Royale Room, a street‑side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents, and guests alike. This mixed‑use project will also feature a residential tower – Sienna – and 10,000 square feet of retail space and a 7,000 sq. ft. state of the art fitness center and simulator room, appropriately named the “T” Box.

The Benefits & Perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well‑being & educational assistance, and many more!

Qualifications

1–2+ years of leadership experience in a high‑volume restaurant or hotel culinary environment

Experience leading breakfast and brunch service strongly preferred

In‑depth knowledge of kitchen operations, food production, and service execution

Proven ability to confidently expedite service in a fast‑paced environment

Experience with ordering, inventory management, scheduling, and labor alignment

Foundational understanding of food cost control and basic financial management

Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship‑building skills

Experience training, coaching, and developing culinary team members

Ability to produce a consistent, high‑quality product in a timely manner

Demonstrated commitment to exceeding guest expectations in a service‑driven environment

Proficient in general computer systems and kitchen‑related technology

Culinary education and/or equivalent on‑the‑job training preferred; hotel experience a plus

Flexible schedule, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Flexible schedule, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred:

Branded restaurant experience

Familiarity with Birchstreet or similar purchasing platforms

Experience in multi‑outlet environments

Drives results through operational discipline

Builds trust through consistency and accountability

Leads with professionalism and integrity

Embraces feedback and continuous improvement

Champions safety and sanitation standards

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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