Hotel Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring excellent guest experiences in a fast-paced hospitality setting. You will support leadership, mentor the culinary team, and maintain Hyatt standards across menus and service.

The role emphasizes staff development, cost management, and strong collaboration with all hotel departments to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills are required.
• Experience with training, financial management, and customer service is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Liaise between culinary and other hotel departments.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and guide food preparation and cooking.
• Develop and implement creative menu items within Hyatt standards.
• Plan and coordinate special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen staff through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, and hiring.
• Lead the team to achieve guest service excellence and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, costs, and quality to ensure financial performance.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Organize and lead departmental meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary education

Tools

General computer knowledge

Job description

Summary

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• 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 ReimbursementFree 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."