Lead Chef de Cuisine - Poolside Resort Dining

Grand Hyatt; Koloa (HI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Koloa, HI seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the Hale Nalu Poolside Restaurant kitchen, craft fresh menus, mentor a culinary team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume resort setting.

You will collaborate with senior chefs on menu development, oversee food safety and cost controls, manage inventory, and ensure ECOSURE standards while driving quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse culinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, high-expectation resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily kitchen operations for the restaurant, ensuring high-quality cuisine.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menu development and seasonal updates.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to foster a professional team culture.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and Ecosure standards.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet budget goals.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Review sales and guest feedback to continuously improve menu performance.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Job description

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Koloa, HI seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the Hale Nalu Poolside Restaurant kitchen, craft fresh menus, mentor a culinary team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume resort setting.

You will collaborate with senior chefs on menu development, oversee food safety and cost controls, manage inventory, and ensure ECOSURE standards while driving quality and innovation.