Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

401k

Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Basic Life insurance

Paid vacation, sick days, new child le

Paid family bonding time and adoption

Free room nights after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Free meal during the workday

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at various retailers

Growth potential locally and country

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Washington, managed by Hyatt, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the banquet area and across other kitchens as needed.

You will be responsible for menu planning, quality, training, payroll and scheduling, while maintaining high standards of safety and guest service in a fast-paced environment.

If you have proven leadership, a passion for great food, and a commitment to excellence, join our creative team and help deliver memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience.
• Passion for creating exceptional food.
• Strong cleanliness, health, and safety standards.
• Experience in training and basic financial management.
• Proficiency with computer systems in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design banquet kitchen menus and plating.
• Ensure high-quality food and timely service.
• Hire and train kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with event operations management.
• Optimize staff productivity and workflow.
• Oversee inventory and supplier orders.
• Ensure safety and sanitation compliance.
• Monitor industry trends and guest feedback.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, coaching, and development.
• Maintain compliance with health regulations and Hyatt standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Team relations

Food passion

Creativity

Health & safety

Training & finance

Computer literacy

Guest service

Flexible scheduling

Education

Culinary education

On-the-job training

Job description

Summary

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!

We are looking for a Sous Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces. While this person will work primarily in our Banquet kitchen, they must have the flexibility to help in other kitchen areas as needed. This role is crucial for maintaining the kitchen's efficiency and ensuring high-quality food production. To ensure success, this person must have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team in a high-energy environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service.

Responsibilities

• 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