Executive Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Ops & Menu Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Medical health care

Discounted and complimentary room stay

Free colleague meals

Free parking

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef. You will mentor the culinary team, ensure quality and safety, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, event planning, and cost management within Hyatt brand standards, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and career growth in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent training with hotel culinary experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team supervision skills.
• Experience in menu development and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Liaise between culinary and other hotel departments
• Supervise Sous Chefs and coach on food preparation
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen staff including 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
• Organize departmental meetings, training and goals setting
• 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
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Menu planning

Financial management

Customer service

Education

Culinary education or equivalent

Job description

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef. You will mentor the culinary team, ensure quality and safety, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, event planning, and cost management within Hyatt brand standards, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and career growth in hospitality.