Executive Sous Chef | Lead Culinary Team & Luxury Events

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k and company match

Parental Leave

Job summary

Thompson Palm Springs Resort, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in elevating culinary operations. Lead the kitchen team, uphold Hyatt standards, and drive guest satisfaction through creative menus and superior service.

The ideal candidate will supervise sous chefs, manage daily kitchen activities, and coordinate events while maintaining safety and cost controls. This exempt salaried position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

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.
• 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 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

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Education

Culinary education or on‑the‑job training

Job description

Thompson Palm Springs Resort, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in elevating culinary operations. Lead the kitchen team, uphold Hyatt standards, and drive guest satisfaction through creative menus and superior service.

The ideal candidate will supervise sous chefs, manage daily kitchen activities, and coordinate events while maintaining safety and cost controls. This exempt salaried position offers a competitive salary and benefits.