Executive Sous Chef — Lead Creative Menus & Culinary Team

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Compassionate leave

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401k retirement plan & company match

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Thompson Palm Springs Resort, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in Palm Springs, CA. The role partners with the Executive Chef to elevate daily operations and guest experiences across all dining outlets.

The ideal candidate will lead a skilled kitchen team, oversee menu development, cost control, staff coaching, and schedule adherence while upholding Hyatt brand standards for service and sanitation.

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.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Training

Financial management

Customer service

Computer skills

Guest experience

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Thompson Palm Springs Resort, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in Palm Springs, CA. The role partners with the Executive Chef to elevate daily operations and guest experiences across all dining outlets.

The ideal candidate will lead a skilled kitchen team, oversee menu development, cost control, staff coaching, and schedule adherence while upholding Hyatt brand standards for service and sanitation.