Executive Chef

Hyatt Regency; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Atlanta seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, menu planning, provisioning and food preparation. The role emphasizes high culinary standards, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train and manage culinary staff while maintaining bottom-line profitability.

The Executive Chef will communicate effectively with senior leadership, foster a culture of safety and excellence, and ensure consistent quality and presentation in a demanding hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt)
• At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning and food preparation
• Direct training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are met across the operation
• Maintain high culinary standards and ensure consistent portion control and presentation
• Coach and counsel staff to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

High energy

Motivational leader

Team training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Organization- Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Summary

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. As a member of the hotel Executive Committee, the Executive Chef is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

The Executive Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation. This position directs the training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The position demands creativity on a daily basis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self-motivated and is willing to work long hours.

Duties include:

• Experience training food prep employees
• Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.
• Teach employees the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
• Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt).

At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment

• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment
• Proven leadership skills
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume property, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations, and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures