Garde Manager Chef: Cold Kitchen Lead & Cross-Outlet Support

Grand Hyatt; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30+?

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Life Insurance

401K with Matching

Complimentary Employee Meal

Free room nights

Discounted room nights

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas is seeking a Garde Manager Chef to oversee cold kitchen production, menu development, and sanitation while supporting all culinary outlets across the property. The role requires leadership, culinary excellence, and adaptability to high-volume, multi-outlet environments.

The position emphasizes Hyatt standards, staff development, and cost controls, with opportunities to contribute across venues and events at the resort.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience, preferably in hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of cold food preparation, charcuterie, salads, seafood presentations, and banquet production.
• Experience working in multiple culinary outlets and fast-paced service environments.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all Garde Manager production, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Develop, execute, and maintain recipes, menu specifications, and production procedures.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to Hyatt standards, local health regulations, and food safety guidelines.
• Monitor product quality, portion control, and proper storage practices.
• Lead daily mise en place and production planning for the cold kitchen.
• Provide operational support to all culinary outlets during high volumes, staffing shortages, special events, and seasonal demands.

Skills

Cold food preparation

Charcuterie

Banquet production

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Job description

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas is seeking a Garde Manager Chef to oversee cold kitchen production, menu development, and sanitation while supporting all culinary outlets across the property. The role requires leadership, culinary excellence, and adaptability to high-volume, multi-outlet environments.

The position emphasizes Hyatt standards, staff development, and cost controls, with opportunities to contribute across venues and events at the resort.