Hotel Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary & discounted Hyatt hotel

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Meals Provided

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead the culinary team in a fast-paced hotel environment. You will assist in managing daily operations, mentoring staff, and upholding Hyatt standards for quality and service.

The role requires proven culinary leadership, strong teamwork, and the ability to optimize food costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience required.
• Must be able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Culinary education or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by taking on key management responsibilities.
• Act as liaison between culinary and hotel departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and guide food preparation to Hyatt standards.
• Develop and implement creative menu items within brand guidelines.
• Oversee cost, ordering, and quality to ensure financial performance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen ops

Team leadership

Cost control

Food safety

Education

Culinary education

Job description

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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met—they’re exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Executive Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include:

• 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
• 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
• Schedule flexibility is required. Must be able to work any shift on any day, including weekends and holidays.
• Preferred candidates should have some formal culinary skills training and at least 3 years of culinary leadership experience

Benefits include:

• Complimentary & Discounted Hyatt Hotel Rooms
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Annual VIA Bus Pass/Discounted Parking
• Free Meals Provided in Employee Cafeteria
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Hyatt develops Executive Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Chef through the training of Banquets, Various Restaurants and Garde Manger. Executive Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Chef.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Executive Sous Chef and find yourself as the Executive Chef within a few years. 70% of management hired is from within Hyatt, 89% of the Leadership Committee is promoted from within. The statistics are there; make it your next step!

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in the culinary field. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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