Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in San Diego is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations and support the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, developing creative menu items, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, culinary education, and a commitment to exceeding guest expectations. This position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your dependents

12 Complimentary hotel room nights

Unlimited discounted room rates

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary employee meals

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen and stewarding operations.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Able to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing key management responsibilities.
• Supervise performance of Sous Chefs and Stewarding Supervisors.
• Develop and implement creative menu items.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Education

Culinary education or equivalent experience

Job description

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations are not just met - they are exceeded! It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry.

Our culture is defined by our mission, values, and goals, which are reflected in four key pillars: Innovation, Respect, Service Orientation, and Authenticity. Innovation: Hyatt is forward-thinking and passionate, always seeking new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect: Hyatt colleagues are inspired by the spirit of teamwork and the camaraderie shared among one another. Service-Orientation: Hyatt is customer-focused, delivering authentic hospitality in every way, every time. Authenticity: We encourage all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work each day.

About the Role – Executive Sous Chef

The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary and stewarding operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division, including stewarding, and all other hotel departments
• Supervise the performance of the Sous Chefs and provide them council as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Supervise the performance of the Stewarding Supervisors and provide them council as to the proper execution of the stewarding team’s responsibilities
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Ensure proper management of all stewarding inventory and storage
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen and stewarding employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• 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 ensuring financial performance and control
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen and stewarding facilities and equipment
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

Qualifications:

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen and stewarding operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Experience with training, 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
• Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on the job training and hotel culinary experience

What are the additional benefits to working at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla?

• Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents after 30 days of employment
• 12 Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Unlimited Colleague and Friends & Family discounted room rates at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Vacation, sick, and new child leave
• Bereavement and jury duty pay
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary employee meals

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States. This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas.

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.