Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Regency; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Savannah is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to uphold and improve culinary operations. You will support leadership, supervise staff, and ensure consistent quality and guest satisfaction.

The role focuses on menu development, events, cost control and staff coaching within a fast-paced hotel kitchen, with opportunities for advancement to Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge and hospitality software.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with all hotel departments to ensure cohesive culinary operations.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and guide culinary staff on food preparation and quality.
• Develop and implement menu items aligned with Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate and lead special events and holiday functions.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, training, coaching and hiring of kitchen staff.
• Drive guest satisfaction through exceptional culinary service and efficiency.
• Monitor food production, ordering, costs and overall quality daily.
• Ensure safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Training

Financial management

Customer service

Computer literacy

Guest-experience focus

Flexibility

Education

Culinary education and/or on-the-job training

Job description

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 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.

Organization- Hyatt Regency Savannah

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 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.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time.

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 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 council 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 mannerCulinary education and/or appropriate level of on-the-job training and hotel culinary experience
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Hyatt develops Executive Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants and Garde Manger. Executive Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Chef.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Executive Sous Chef and find yourself as the Executive Chef within a few years. 70% of management hired is from within Hyatt, 89% of Managing Committee is promoted from within. The statistics are there; make it your next step!