Executive Chef & Kitchen Leader — Elevate Guest Experience

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Arizona; On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary room nights

Unlimited discounted and Friends &

Room Rates

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vis

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Access to resort facilities

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a senior culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations and menu development at our property. You will supervise cooking, coordinate events, and coach a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We require strong leadership, training, and financial acumen, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality setting. Benefits include room nights, insurance, and 401K.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service.
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Strong training and communication skills.
• Culinary education and/or on the job training, independent restaurant experience is preferred.
• Schedule flexibility required to include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
• Participate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurant

Skills

Kitchen operations

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a senior culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations and menu development at our property. You will supervise cooking, coordinate events, and coach a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We require strong leadership, training, and financial acumen, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality setting. Benefits include room nights, insurance, and 401K.