Executive Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary & Discounted Hyatt Hotel

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Meals Provided in Employee Cafet

Opportunities for Career Growth

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary team in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring top quality, safe operations and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. You will supervise chefs, develop menus, control costs, train staff, and coordinate with other departments to deliver memorable dining experiences.

This role requires culinary leadership, strong communication, flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays, and a

Qualifications

• Culinary education or equivalent on-the-job training.
• At least 3 years of culinary leadership experience.
• Formal culinary skills training desirable.
• Schedule flexibility to work any shift, including weekends/holidays.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.

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
• 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
• Schedule flexibility is required. Must be able to work any shift on any day, including weekends and holidays.
• Preferred candidates should have some formal culinary skills training and at least 3 years of culinary leadership experience

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Guest service

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary team in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring top quality, safe operations and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. You will supervise chefs, develop menus, control costs, train staff, and coordinate with other departments to deliver memorable dining experiences.

This role requires culinary leadership, strong communication, flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays, and a