Executive Chef - High-Volume Culture-Driven Kitchen Leader

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

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations at a high-volume property. You will oversee menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation while training culinary staff to Hyatt service standards.

The role requires 6+ years in progressive hotel culinary roles, at least 4 years in a senior position, strong leadership, and excellent communication in English. Creativity, pressure tolerance, and the ability to motivate a diverse team are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt).
• At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment.
• Proven leadership, high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to drive results in a high-volume property.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong guest and team interaction.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Train staff

Safety & sanitation

Prep consistency

Food handling knowledge

Quality & portions

Hyatt standards coaching

Diversity interaction

Leadership skills

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Organizational skills

Hyatt service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations at a high-volume property. You will oversee menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation while training culinary staff to Hyatt service standards.

The role requires 6+ years in progressive hotel culinary roles, at least 4 years in a senior position, strong leadership, and excellent communication in English. Creativity, pressure tolerance, and the ability to motivate a diverse team are essential.