Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Free room nights and staff discounts

Free parking

Headspace wellbeing program

Discounts at retailers and partners

Job summary

Hyatt Saint Augustine in Houston, TX seeks an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You’ll collaborate with the Executive Chef to elevate kitchen operations and guest experiences across hotel dining venues.

The ideal candidate brings deep kitchen knowledge, strong leadership, and expertise in menu development, cost control, training, and guest service within a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationships.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary education and/or hotel culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative menu items adhering to Hyatt standards.
• Support senior leadership by taking key management responsibilities.
• Liaise between culinary division and other hotel departments.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and coach on food preparation.
• Plan events and holiday functions; manage scheduling and payroll.
• Lead the team toward exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost and quality daily.
• Ensure kitchen safety, sanitation and equipment standards.
• Organize departmental meetings, training and goal setting.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Menu development

Food safety

Education

Culinary education

Job description

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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

Hotel Saint Augustine seeks an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader food and beverage operations team. You will be part of a team that is passionate about celebrating creativity and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Who We Are:

At the center of the Montrose district sits Hotel Saint Augustine, located across from the Menil Collection campus near the Menil Drawing Institute. It is home to 71 hotel rooms and suites, a restaurant, a small event space, an intimate lobby bar and a cloistered circular courtyard pool. The property takes inspiration from the spirit of the museum collection and of Houston itself—a duality of old world and new, a rich diversity and a forward-thinking sensibility.

We’re Proud to Offer Exceptional Benefits, which Include:

· Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

· Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

· Free parking

· Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace

· Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

The Role:

The goal of the Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
• Supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them council as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis ensuring financial performance and control
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

Qualifications

Experience Required:

· In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

· Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills

· Experience with training, financial management and customer service

· A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment

· Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner

· Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on-the-job training and hotel culinary experience

· Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

We welcome you:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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