Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Coach & Create

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Hotel stays discounted worldwide

Paid time off & holidays

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, supervise colleagues, and uphold Hyatt's standards of taste, presentation, and consistency. You will help with menu execution, food safety, and training while fostering a collaborative work environment.

The role emphasizes coaching to develop culinary talents, maintaining organization, and working across hotel departments to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience in hotel, resort, upscale restaurant, or similar.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and lead culinary colleagues during assigned shifts.
• Prepare and present high-quality food meeting Hyatt standards.
• Assist with menu execution, recipe adherence, and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health dept. regulations.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and storage procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing waste.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary staff while promoting Hyatt's culture of care.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, supervise colleagues, and uphold Hyatt's standards of taste, presentation, and consistency. You will help with menu execution, food safety, and training while fostering a collaborative work environment.

The role emphasizes coaching to develop culinary talents, maintaining organization, and working across hotel departments to deliver memorable guest experiences.