Hotel Sous Chef - Kitchen Leader & Training Expert

Highgate; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost control. You will train staff, enforce standards, and collaborate with F&B managers to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role demands strong knowledge of health regulations, portion control, and menu development, with the ability to manage busy services and communicate effectively with team members and guests.

Qualifications

• Progressive kitchen experience in hotel or culinary operations.
• Knowledge of health department rules and sanitation.
• Ability to manage long hours and high-pressure service.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for hot and cold lines.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Monitor labor and food costs; manage inventory.
• Train staff and enforce SOPs.
• Respond to guest feedback promptly.

Skills

Food cost control

Staff training

Kitchen operations

Quality standards

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Loss Prevention coordination

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost control. You will train staff, enforce standards, and collaborate with F&B managers to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role demands strong knowledge of health regulations, portion control, and menu development, with the ability to manage busy services and communicate effectively with team members and guests.