Executive Sous Chef - Lead Culinary Ops & Guest Experience

Park Hyatt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hyatt New York is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and adherence to Hyatt standards. You will lead a diverse culinary team, supervise cooks, manage menus, cost controls, and safety and sanitation programs, while mentoring staff toward professional growth and outstanding service.

This role requires strong leadership, high standards, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced

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

Team coaching

Financial management

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Park Hyatt New York is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and adherence to Hyatt standards. You will lead a diverse culinary team, supervise cooks, manage menus, cost controls, and safety and sanitation programs, while mentoring staff toward professional growth and outstanding service.

This role requires strong leadership, high standards, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced