Inspiring Sous Chef — Banquet Kitchen Leader

Grand Hyatt; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

401k

Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Basic Life insurance

Paid vacation, sick days, new child l​

Paid family bonding time and adoption補

Free room nights after 90 days, disc.友

Tuition reimbursement

Free meal during the workday

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at various retailers

Growth potential locally and country

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Washington is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and inspire our banquet kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-energy setting in downtown Washington, DC. You will ensure top-quality food production and assist in menu planning for events and daily service.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a passion for hospitality, with the ability to train staff, manage scheduling, payroll, and development while upholding Hyatt safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights guests.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Exceptional cleanliness, health, and safety standards.
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and plating design for each dish.
• Ensure all food meets high quality standards and is served on time.
• Hire and train kitchen staff for all menu items.
• Collaborate with event operations management.
• Optimize staff productivity.
• Manage kitchen workflow during peak times.
• Manage inventory and place orders.
• Ensure safety and sanitation best practices.
• Monitor industry trends.
• Incorporate staff and guest feedback for improvements.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, coaching, training, and development.
• Ensure compliance with Health regulations and Hyatt standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Education

Culinary education and/or on-the-job training

Job description

Grand Hyatt Washington is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and inspire our banquet kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-energy setting in downtown Washington, DC. You will ensure top-quality food production and assist in menu planning for events and daily service.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a passion for hospitality, with the ability to train staff, manage scheduling, payroll, and development while upholding Hyatt safety standards.