Executive Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Guest Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical health care

Family bonding time

Adoption assistance

Hotel room discounts

Free meals & parking

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina in San Diego is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to manage culinary operations and lead a professional kitchen team. The ideal candidate will monitor daily functions, provide guidance, and ensure a positive guest experience aligned with Hyatt standards.

Responsibilities include senior leadership support, interdepartmental liaison, staff supervision, menu innovation, event planning, and strict

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills in a culinary setting.
• Strong organization and relationship management with staff and peers.
• Experience in training, financial oversight and customer service excellence.

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 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Customer service

Training

Financial management

Computer skills

Guest-focused

Education

Culinary education

On-the-job training

Hotel culinary experience

Job description

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina in San Diego is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to manage culinary operations and lead a professional kitchen team. The ideal candidate will monitor daily functions, provide guidance, and ensure a positive guest experience aligned with Hyatt standards.

Responsibilities include senior leadership support, interdepartmental liaison, staff supervision, menu innovation, event planning, and strict