Executive Sous Chef | Luxury Resort Kitchen Leader

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals

Discounted hotel rooms

Health insurance (full-time)

Retirement plan

Training & development

Global Hyatt opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Royal Palms Resort and Spa, part of Hyatt, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leadership, training, and daily operation of all culinary outlets for a high-end resort guest experience.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, deep kitchen knowledge, and experience with training, budgeting, and food safety. You will supervise line cooks, onboard new associates, and drive innovative menus while maintaining top quality and positive culture.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef or other leadership role in culinary required.
• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Culinary education or relevant on-the-job training in a hotel setting.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise line cooks and culinary leaders.
• Ensure training and onboarding for new associates.
• Monitor food quality, preparation methods, and plating standards.
• Manage food costs, labor hours, and purchasing trends.
• Support budgeting and financial performance.
• Maintain positive relationships with Stewarding, Front of House, and Receiving.
• Ensure dietary restrictions are handled safely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Guest service

Financial management

Computer literacy

Culinary education

Flexibility

Consistency

Training

Education

Culinary education

Hotel culinary experience

Job description

Royal Palms Resort and Spa, part of Hyatt, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leadership, training, and daily operation of all culinary outlets for a high-end resort guest experience.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, deep kitchen knowledge, and experience with training, budgeting, and food safety. You will supervise line cooks, onboard new associates, and drive innovative menus while maintaining top quality and positive culture.