Executive Chef — Banquets & Restaurants Lead

Hotel Yountville; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for both restaurants and banquets, focusing on menu design, food quality and sanitation.

You will supervise and train kitchen staff, manage inventory, and strive to meet cost goals while maintaining high standards. Candidates should have 3+ years as an Executive Chef and be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum 3 years' experience as Executive Chef, including record of menu design and recipe creation.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations as it relates to food handling and food production.
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently supervise, guide and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets, focusing especially on timing, portions, food quality and sanitation/cleanliness.
• Schedule, evaluate, supervise and direct all kitchen personnel, including utility and sanitation as well as the employee cafeteria, providing disciplinary action if necessary.
• Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs.
• Establish, direct and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing and production to ensure effective, controlled and coordinated efforts are achieved.
• Monitor, direct and coordinate effective sanitation, cleanliness and organization efforts in food and beverage areas.
• Responsible for the review and accomplishment of cost goals in the area of food cost, kitchen labor and related expenses.

Skills

Executive Chef

Menu design

Food safety regulations

Schedule flexibility

Job description

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for both restaurants and banquets, focusing on menu design, food quality and sanitation.

You will supervise and train kitchen staff, manage inventory, and strive to meet cost goals while maintaining high standards. Candidates should have 3+ years as an Executive Chef and be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.