Sous Chef

Hyatt Taleo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid family bonding time & adoption

Free room nights after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals during shift

Employee stock purchase plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Washington is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus, and ensure top-quality dishes with timely service. You will hire and train staff, coordinate with events, and optimize workflow during peak times while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, creativity in cooking, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills.
• Passion for creating incredible food and delightful guest experiences.
• Creative and innovative thinking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• High standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design menus and plating presentations for each dish.
• Ensure all food meets highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Hire and train kitchen staff to prepare and cook menu items.
• Collaborate with event operations management.
• Optimize staff productivity and manage kitchen workflow during peak times.
• Manage inventory and place orders; monitor safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Monitor industry trends and incorporate guest feedback.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, coaching, training, and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Food quality

Staff training

Safety & sanitation

Menu planning

Scheduling & payroll

Culinary creativity

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Sous Chef | WAS008058

Description

++Are you ready to turn the burners up and ignite your career?++ Join us for this incredible opportunity at the Hyatt-managed Grand Hyatt Washington hotel located in the heart of Washington, D.C. Not only will you be part of a creative and talented team, you'll also be part of a company that has been one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Menu planning and designing the plating presentation for each dish
• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time
• Hiring and training of kitchen staff to prepare and cook all menu items
• Collaborating with event operations management
• Optimizing staff productivity
• Manage kitchen workflow during peak times or when a station needs additional support
• Managing product inventory and placing orders as needed
• Ensuring best practices are followed for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
• Monitoring new industry trends
• Incorporating feedback from staff and guests to make improvements
• Manage scheduling, payroll, coaching, training, and development of team members
• Ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt standards
  The salary range for this position is $67,200 to $75,600 commensurate with experience.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401k
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and holidays
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

Additional perks include:

• Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meal during the workday
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers
• Growth potential locally and throughout the country

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.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• 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 on-the-job training with in-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations and cooking techniques
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Primary Location

: US-DC-Washington

Organization

: Grand Hyatt Washington

Pay Basis

: Yearly US Dollar (USD)

Job Level

: Entry Level Manager | Full-time

Job

: Culinary