Executive Chef | Thompson/tommie Austin

Hyatt Taleo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off and family benefits

Job summary

Thompson Austin, part of Hyatt, seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, drive menu development, and uphold the highest culinary standards for a luxury hotel. You will train culinary staff, manage costs, and collaborate with F&B leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role demands creativity, strong communication, and a track record in high-volume properties. You will work long hours under pressure, reporting to the General Manager and engaging with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive luxury hotel F&B experience.
• At least 4 years in a senior culinary role.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the culinary vision for the organization, including menu development, recipe creation, food presentation, food description cards.
• Train and manage a team of cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with Hyatt and State safety and sanitation regulations.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking activities to ensure quality and consistency of dishes.
• Utilize Hyatt SOP systems for cost control, quality standards, menu costing and analytics.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate them into menu planning.
• Coordinate with events teams for weddings or corporate dinners and manage production schedules.

Skills

High energy

Entrepreneurial spirit

Motivational leader

High-volume property

Effective communicator

Bottom-line improvement

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Executive Chef | Thompson/tommie Austin | AUS010814

Description

Title: Executive Chef

Reports to: General Manager

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:

• Develop and implement the culinary vision for the organization, including menu development, recipe creation, food presentation, food description cards.
• Train and manage a team of cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with all Hyatt and State safety and sanitation regulations.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking activities to ensure quality and consistency of dishes.
• Utilizing, following and implementation of Hyatt best practices systems for cost control and food quality standards, menu costing and menu analytic oversight
• Stay up to date on trends in the culinary industry and incorporate them into menu planning, while keeping menus seasonally appropriate
• Participate in creating, implement of F&B Sales driving marketing programs to increase business and broaden customer base.
• Coordinate food production schedules to meet demands, considering factors such as events, holidays, and special occasions.
• Manages a daily product quality control check list for all meal periods. (line checks)
• Management of evolving par systems for inventory and daily needs, while being aware and maintaining budgeted goals.
• Provide direction & guidance to purchasing & receiving department.
• Develops full comprehension and utilizes Hyatt's S.O.P. systems to include Birchstreet, Kronos and Avendra program, but not limited to.
• Work with suppliers and through Avendra to negotiate contracts and secure the best possible prices for ingredients and other necessary supplies.
• Develop cost-effective methods for reducing waste and maximizing efficiency.
• Evaluate new products and equipment to determine if they will improve operations.
• Conducting regular research and develop relationships with local farmers and purveyors of sustainable and organic foods.
• Implement New Hire Training and Onboarding for all culinary colleagues.
• Monitoring food costs and inventory levels to ensure that the restaurant or hotel is meeting profit goals.
• Works in conjunction with restaurant leadership on F&B goals for the property.
• Shows and demonstrates accountability, clear precise communication and professionalism.
• Ensuring that food preparation meets health codes and standards by conducting regular inspections of the kitchen facilities, storage areas, and equipment used in the preparation process.
• Developing and working in conjunction with special events teams to develop events menus held at the restaurant or hotel such as weddings or corporate dinners.
• Maintains current recipe cards, food descriptions and costing for all menus.
• Overseeing employee cafeteria and standards.
• Maintains ongoing FOH culinary training material, to include testing, food shows, and staff tastings to drive Forbes 5 Star recognition.
• Validates and approves weekly schedules per Hyatt standards.
• Conducts and or participates in weekly meetings with F&B team to establish weekly/monthly goal.

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, restaurant bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

The Benefits & Perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don't want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications

Qualifications

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.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

• 6 years or more of progressive/luxury hotel F&B experience.

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

• 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

• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff

• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures

• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Primary Location

: US-TX-Austin

Organization

: Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos

Pay Basis

: Yearly US Dollar (USD)

Job Level

: Director | Full-time

Job

: Culinary