Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Medical health care

Adoption Assistance

Discounted rooms

Complimentary meals

Free parking

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina in San Diego, CA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead the culinary team in delivering outstanding service and memorable guest experiences.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, develop menus, control costs, and ensure safety and sanitation standards while maintaining Hyatt brand standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hotel kitchen operations and teams.
• Strong communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Act as liaison between culinary and other hotel departments.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and advise on food preparation and cooking.
• Develop and implement creative Hyatt-brand menu items.
• Plan and coordinate special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen staff including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, and hiring.
• Lead the team toward exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, cost, quality, and safety on a daily basis.
• Organize departmental meetings, training and goal setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship management

Customer service

Financial management

Training

Culinary education

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Summary

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 to each every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

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 operations. The ideal Executive Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
• Supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them counsel as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen 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 facilities and equipment
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• 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

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in the culinary field. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. This is the pay range for this position that Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer including: paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, medical health care, paid FamilyBonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals and free parking during shifts, and many more!

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.