Executive Chef

Hyatt; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt in Atlanta seeks an Executive Chef responsible for kitchen operations, menu planning, provisioning, food preparation and sanitation. This high-visibility role reports to the General Manager and leads culinary staff in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The Executive Chef will drive quality, training, and adherence to Hyatt service standards, while delivering creative menus and managing high-volume production under pressure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• 6+ years of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt).
• At least 4 years of senior role experience in a culinary environment.
• Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary leadership

Senior kitchen management

English communication

Customer service mindset

High energy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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