PM-Lead Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Hyatt Taleo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Colleague Rate Room Nights

Complimentary Room Nights

Complimentary Meals

On-Site Bike Rack

Job summary

Park Hyatt Chicago is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and elevate our NoMI kitchen, delivering refined dining experiences in a luxury setting. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor a high‑performing team, and drive menu innovation rooted in modern American cuisine with French techniques.

The role requires open availability across AM/PM shifts, strong operational discipline, and the ability to maintain Park Hyatt Chicago's elevated standards.

Qualifications

• Luxury hotel or Forbes-rated environment experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Strong command of modern American cuisine and French fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: supervise food prep, production and service with consistency and quality.
• Menu Innovation: develop seasonal dishes reflecting NoMI's modern American identity with French technique.
• Team Development: train, coach, and manage performance of culinary staff.
• PM Oversight: manage PM shift operations and provide AM/overnight support as needed.
• Operational Management: handle ordering, inventory, cost control, scheduling, payroll and labor management.
• Safety & Sanitation: uphold food safety standards and Hyatt policies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine and F&B leadership.
• Guest Engagement: interact with guests and VIPs to personalize experiences.
• Coaching & Accountability: mentor cooks and enforce performance expectations.
• Leadership Coverage: act as senior leader during absence of head chefs.

Skills

Luxury experience

Culinary leadership

Team development

Operational acumen

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Park Hyatt Chicago is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and elevate our NoMI kitchen, delivering refined dining experiences in a luxury setting. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor a high‑performing team, and drive menu innovation rooted in modern American cuisine with French techniques.

The role requires open availability across AM/PM shifts, strong operational discipline, and the ability to maintain Park Hyatt Chicago's elevated standards.