Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Operations

Hyatt; Kansas (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt is seeking a Sous Chef to support and oversee kitchen operations and supervise cooks and staff to ensure high-quality meals. You will act as second-in-command, maintaining culinary standards and smooth operations in the Chef's absence.

You will oversee proper cooking methods, portion sizes, and garnishing standards, and provide hands-on guidance on advanced culinary techniques during peak service and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience.
• 3 years of kitchen operations experience, including at least: 1 year as lead cook and 1 year as steward.
• Strong understanding of culinary standards and food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure proper cooking methods, portions, and garnishing.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance on advanced culinary techniques.
• Prepare and carve meats, sauces, and specialty dishes during peak service and events.
• Assume full responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Chef and plan meals.
• Prep food using standardized techniques and recipes.
• Visibly assess food quality and temperatures to ensure consistency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Team supervision

Job description

Hyatt is seeking a Sous Chef to support and oversee kitchen operations and supervise cooks and staff to ensure high-quality meals. You will act as second-in-command, maintaining culinary standards and smooth operations in the Chef's absence.

You will oversee proper cooking methods, portion sizes, and garnishing standards, and provide hands-on guidance on advanced culinary techniques during peak service and events.