Hotel & Restaurant Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Growth

Grand Hyatt; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel rooms discount

PTO

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Bus pass/parking discount

Free meals

Career growth

Job summary

Grand Hyatt San Antonio is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead a busy culinary team within our hotel. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to create menus, supervise prep and cooking, and ensure Hyatt brand standards are met in every plate.

The role requires strong leadership, training, and cost control skills, with a focus on guest satisfaction. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities within Hyatt's internal promotion culture.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication abilities for managing a kitchen team.
• Experience in training and staff development within a high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to oversee operations and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by taking on basic management duties.
• Liaise between culinary and other hotel departments.
• Supervise preparation and cooking of items.
• Develop and implement creative Hyatt-compliant menus.
• Plan and coordinate events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen staff: scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, and hiring.
• May supervise other Sous Chefs as needed.
• Lead the team toward exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
• Monitor production, ordering, cost, and quality daily.
• Ensure safety and sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Staff management

Cost control

Food safety

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Grand Hyatt San Antonio is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead a busy culinary team within our hotel. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to create menus, supervise prep and cooking, and ensure Hyatt brand standards are met in every plate.

The role requires strong leadership, training, and cost control skills, with a focus on guest satisfaction. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities within Hyatt's internal promotion culture.