Executive Sous Chef — Luxury Resort Culinary Leader

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Compassionate leave

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Thompson Palm Springs Resort is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our team and lead culinary operations in a luxury desert resort.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will monitor daily kitchen functions, mentor the culinary team, and ensure a guest-centric experience while upholding Hyatt brand standards. The role is salaried, exempt, with a compensation range of $90,000 to $123,000 per year.

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 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

Kitchen operations

Leadership

Team coaching

Menu development

Education

Culinary education or equivalent

Job description

Thompson Palm Springs Resort is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our team and lead culinary operations in a luxury desert resort.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will monitor daily kitchen functions, mentor the culinary team, and ensure a guest-centric experience while upholding Hyatt brand standards. The role is salaried, exempt, with a compensation range of $90,000 to $123,000 per year.