Hawaii Luxury Resort Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team and partner with the Executive Chef to drive excellence across all restaurants, lounges, banquets, and resort outlets. You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on culinary expertise to deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will mentor culinary and stewarding teams, oversee procurement and quality control, and help shape innovative menus while maintaining profitability and guest satisfaction in a luxury

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership experience in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Strong knowledge of food production and menu development.
• Ability to lead large teams and mentor culinary talent.
• Financial acumen with budgets, forecasts, and metrics.
• Hands-on leadership with emphasis on quality and service excellence.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all areas of the culinary operation with the Executive Chef to ensure excellence in guest experiences.
• Maintain highest standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety across outlets and banquets.
• Mentor and develop culinary and stewarding colleagues to foster teamwork and growth.
• Create innovative menus and seasonal offerings aligned with market trends and guest preferences.
• Cost recipes, portions, and yields; monitor food costs and labor to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop annual marketing initiatives and outlet experiences.
• Address guest feedback professionally and ensure service recovery standards are met.
• Oversee food purchasing, receiving, storage, and rotation to prevent waste.
• Ensure banquet and special events meet Hyatt standards and client expectations.
• Maintain compliance with Hyatt policies and health regulations; support recruitment and scheduling.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Purchasing

Inventory management

Labor controls

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team and partner with the Executive Chef to drive excellence across all restaurants, lounges, banquets, and resort outlets. You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on culinary expertise to deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will mentor culinary and stewarding teams, oversee procurement and quality control, and help shape innovative menus while maintaining profitability and guest satisfaction in a luxury