Fine-Dining Line Cook & Kitchen Lead (4+ yrs)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a skilled culinary professional to oversee kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food quality and consistency. The role requires strong leadership, teaching abilities, and the capacity to manage staffing and training across stations.

Experience in fine dining or hotel kitchen settings, and a culinary degree or related hotel experience, are preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration, cost control, and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations and ability to produce a consistent product. Must monitor food production, quality and consistency daily.
• Culinary education, cost control, communication, organization and teaching skills are required or preferred.
• Able to guide the team during Sous’ absence and ensure smooth kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food production, quality and consistency on a daily basis.
• Track staffing levels and department training requirements.
• Provide direction and leadership in the hourly Sous' absence.

Skills

Culinary operations

Quality control

Communication skills

Cost control

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Guest contact experience

Computer skills

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a skilled culinary professional to oversee kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food quality and consistency. The role requires strong leadership, teaching abilities, and the capacity to manage staffing and training across stations.

Experience in fine dining or hotel kitchen settings, and a culinary degree or related hotel experience, are preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration, cost control, and guest-focused service.