Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Sous Chef, where your culinary expertise and leadership will shine. This role involves managing culinary staff, collaborating closely with senior chefs, and ensuring high-quality food production. You will oversee menu creation, special events, and staff training, all while fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on guest satisfaction, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and excellence in a fast-paced kitchen setting. Enjoy competitive pay, stunning ocean views, and a range of benefits that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Complimentary on-site parking

Discounted hotel rooms

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation and sick leave

Stunning ocean views

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of all kitchen operations required.
• Experience in luxury hotel dining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary staff and ensure quality standards.
• Supervise food preparation and develop menu items.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team for excellent service.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Knowledge

Education

Culinary Education

Hotel Experience

Job description

Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning from this has been that persistence and calculated risks pay off.

68,800.00 USD yearly pay basis

Summary

The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage culinary staff and collaborate with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement, and maintain quality standards. In some cases, the Sous Chef will be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The Sous Chef must monitor daily culinary staff functions, providing support and guidance to ensure a positive guest experience. This role may require working long hours onsite to support the culinary team as needed.

Responsibilities include:

1. Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
2. Support the Banquet Chef as needed
3. Serve as a liaison between culinary and other hotel departments
4. Supervise food preparation and cooking
5. Develop and implement creative menu items adhering to Hyatt brand standards
6. Plan and execute special events and holiday functions
7. Manage kitchen staff through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring
8. Potentially oversee other culinary leaders such as supervisors and junior Sous Chefs
9. Lead and motivate the team to achieve excellent guest service and employee satisfaction
10. Monitor food production, ordering, costs, quality, and consistency daily
11. Ensure safety and sanitation standards are maintained in all kitchen areas

Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits:

• Complimentary on-site parking
• Discounted Hyatt hotel rooms immediately and free rooms after 90 days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) with generous company matching after one year
• Vacation and sick leave available after 90 days
• Enjoy stunning ocean views

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Experience in a Forbes-trained luxury hotel, with fine dining preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service
• A passion for exceeding guest expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to produce consistent quality products promptly
• Excellent training and communication skills
• Culinary education and/or on-the-job training; hotel experience preferred

Mental and Physical Demands

• Frequent: standing, walking, stairs, handling hot and cold items, lifting up to 15 pounds, working in noisy kitchens with bright lights and quick plate turnaround
• Occasional: sitting at a computer, typing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The pay range for this position is $68,800 - $86,600 annually, depending on experience and skills.

Locations include:

• Hyatt Centric Austin-Downtown/Congress Street, Austin, TX
• Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, Huntington Beach, CA
• Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, Cambridge, MD
• Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, SC

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