Lead Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Utah; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Lead Cook for its Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel in Utah. This role entails managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production, and mentoring culinary staff in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and culinary skills, exemplifying Hyatt's commitment to exceptional hospitality.

Benefits

Complimentary room nights

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Free employee meals during shifts

Generous paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Discounted ski passes

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of kitchen operations.
• Experience in training and basic financial management.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental operations and uphold quality standards.
• Monitor food production and staffing.
• Train kitchen staff to ensure a positive guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Training

Education

Culinary Education

Job description

Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel is located in the renowned Deer Valley ski resort, approximately 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. This hotel is part of a new development featuring 17 ski lifts, around 1,600 residential units, 8 hotels with approximately 1,350 rooms, about 250,000 square feet of conference and retail space, and one of the world's largest "ski beaches".

The Grand Hyatt comprises 436 luxury accommodations, including 359 guest rooms, 55 residences, and 22 suites, with roughly 30,000 square feet of versatile indoor meeting space. Amenities include a lobby-level three-meal restaurant and bar, signature bar, pool and après-ski grill, coffee bistro, large outdoor event terrace, pool, three whirlpools, kids' club, and fitness area.

Hyatt is committed to exceeding high expectations. It offers outstanding rewards and career opportunities in the hospitality industry, fostering a warm, respectful, and inclusive culture where talent can thrive.

The Lead Cook role requires comprehensive skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations, with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality products that meet and surpass guest expectations promptly. Responsibilities include monitoring food production, quality, staffing, and training. The ideal candidate should have culinary education, cost control, communication, organizational skills, guest interaction experience, and culinary teaching abilities.

The primary goal of the Lead Cook is to manage departmental operations, uphold quality standards, and support the culinary team to ensure a positive guest experience.

Why Work at Hyatt?

• Complimentary room nights, discounted rates for friends & family*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 30-day waiting period*
• 401K plan with company match*
• Free employee meals during shifts
• Generous paid time off*
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Discounted ski passes*
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities

*Applicable for full-time, year-round positions.

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Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of kitchen operations
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship skills
• Experience in training, basic financial management, and customer service
• A genuine desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to produce consistent products efficiently
• Strong training and communication skills
• Hotel experience preferred
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Current alcohol server certification and/or food service permit as required by local or state regulations; additional certifications as needed

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